Kind Men

Kind Men

1980 · 82 min · ★ 5.7 · Comedy

Gordei Kabachkov, a professional con man, decided to pursue a career in science and was very successful. Having settled in a certain Institute of Ancient Culture, he easily wraps his finger around the numerous "kind men" - members of the academic council - and defends his thesis. Using his "talents" and the kindness of the staff of the Institute of Ancient Culture, Kabachkov makes a rapid take-off on the career ladder...

Directed by Karen Shakhnazarov · Written by Leonid Zorin

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