Movie

Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession

★ 7.9(406)19731h 28m

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Good to know

Director: Leonid Gaidai
Release date: 1973-09-17
Runtime: 1h 28m
Language: Russian
Status: Released
Country: Soviet Union
Studio: Mosfilm

About Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession

Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession is a 1973 movie in the Comedy and Science Fiction genres, directed by Leonid Gaidai, starring Aleksandr Demyanenko, Yuriy Yakovlev and Leonid Kuravlyov. It has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.9/10 from 406 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A scientist builds a time machine and accidentally sends his apartment complex manager and a petty burglar to 16th century Moscow, while Tsar Ivan the Terrible travels to 1973.

Cast

Aleksandr Demyanenko

Aleksandr 'Shurik' Timofeyev, inventor

Yuriy Yakovlev

Ivan the Terrible / Ivan Vasilievich Bunsha

Leonid Kuravlyov

Zhorzh Miloslavsky / knyaz Miloslavsky

Savely Kramarov

Feofan the diak

Natalya Seleznyova

Zinaida, Shurik's wife

Natalya Krachkovskaya

Uliana Andreevna Bunsha, superintendent's wife

Natalya Kustinskaya

Yakin's mistress

Vladimir Etush

Anton Semyonovich Shpak, dentist

Mikhail Pugovkin

film director Yakin

Sergei Filippov

swedish ambassador

Eduard Bredun

radio goods speculator

Aleksandr Vigdorov

archer

Themes & keywords

inventorczar / tsar / tzartime machinelook-alikeswap roles

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession in Canada?+

Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession on Netflix?+

Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession?+

Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Who stars in Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession?+

Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession stars Aleksandr Demyanenko, Yuriy Yakovlev, Leonid Kuravlyov, Savely Kramarov and Natalya Seleznyova.

When did Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession come out?+

Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession is a 1973 movie directed by Leonid Gaidai.

What genre is Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession?+

Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession is Comedy and Science Fiction film.

Who directed Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession?+

Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession was directed by Leonid Gaidai.