The Village Detective

The Village Detective

1969 · 82 min · ★ 6.2 · Comedy, Mystery

Police officer Aniskin lives with his family in a rural Russian village whose inhabitants admire his gentleness and wisdom. When an accordion is stolen from the local clubhouse, he begins to investigate.

Directed by Ivan Lukinsky · Written by Irina Mazuruk

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