Ivan Mendzheritskiy

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Ivan Mendzheritskiy

Born April 12, 1937 · Moscow, RSFSR, USSR

Died April 16, 2012 · aged 75

Ivan Mendzheritsky was a Soviet and American screenwriter, producer, talk show host, and author.

Known For

First PassengersFirst Passengers · 1975
First Passengers
1975
MovieDramaTV Movie
The hero of the film is one of the leaders of the construction of the first Tashkent metro in Central Asia, who proved himself not only a good specialist, but also a skilled organizer...
Crime and PunishmentCrime and Punishment · 2002
Crime and Punishment
★ 5.22002
MovieDrama
Former student Raskolnikov is pushed to murder when struggling to pay the rent on his apartment. When the murder is being investigated by the police, Raskolnikov struggles between trying to hide his guilt and the pressure to confess.
To proceed with the investigation. Movie 2: SlanderTo proceed with the investigation. Movie 2: Slander · 1986
To proceed with the investigation. Movie 2: Slander
1986
MovieMystery
For several years, the head of a major construction trust Melnikov was accused of embezzlement, bribe-taking and immoral behavior in anonymous letters. As a result of inspections by numerous commissions, all these “signals” were not confirmed. Melnikov, unable to withstand the attacks and slander, died of a heart attack. Investigator Dzhangirov manages to expose the slanderer ...
Anna and CommanderAnna and Commander · 1975
Anna and Commander
★ 8.01975
MovieComedyDrama
Researching for a script about a famous scientist who tragically passed away, a writer meets his wife Anna who's been struggling with the loss. A tale of the couple's life and love unfolds.
Investigator by ProfessionInvestigator by Profession · 1984
Investigator by Profession
★ 6.71984
MovieDramaMystery
A locker room janitor at the train station notices that a suitcase was put in a locker by a man, but pulled out by another man. This suitcase appeared to be stuffed with money. This incident allows a police detective to uncover a huge criminal organization responsible for theft, smuggling and murder.
CandidateCandidate · 1987
Candidate
★ 7.01987
MovieDramaTV Movie
Based on novel "The Great Man" by Al Morgan. Ted Stevens receives a task to prepare a TV special about his colleague Tony Bradley, recently died in car accident. But the further he studies this case, the more suspicious this accident is becoming.
Remembering Boris PasternakRemembering Boris Pasternak · 1990
Remembering Boris Pasternak
1990
MovieDocumentary
The film is about the life and work of Boris Pasternak in inseparable connection with the fate of his outstanding contemporaries — M. Tsvetaeva, V. Meyerhold, O. Mandelstam, B. Pilnik, T. Tabidze and others. Boris Pasternak is talked about and remembered by A. Sinyavsky, E. Yevtushenko, A. Voznesensky, J. Pasternak.
Antarctic TaleAntarctic Tale · 1980
Antarctic Tale
★ 8.51980
MovieDramaAdventure
The events of the film take place in the early sixties of the XX century, when the exploration of Antarctica was just beginning and the ice continent was full of secrets and mysteries. A group of polar explorers, before being sent to their homeland, is given the task of re-preserving the Vostok intracontinental station.

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The Great TamerThe Great Tamer · 1974
The Great Tamer
★ 9.01974
MovieFamily
In one small provincial town lives Savva Kulikov. In ordinary life, he is an exemplary Soviet citizen and an up-and-coming economist, but Kulikov has an unusual hobby — he trains his own pets, teaching them many amusing stunts. Among the "pupils" Savva already have a dog, a cat and even a parrot. One day the chimpanzee gets into Savva's hands. The animal was easy to train, with dexterity performing all the tricks of Kulikov, and he decided that his hobby should go to a new, more serious stage - performance in public. Circus friends help Savva break into the circus arena. The main character performs with his monkey in a local circus and the show was an incredible success, breaking a storm of applause from a grateful public.

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