Movie

Optimistic Tragedy

19772h 20m

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Good to know

Director: Vitali Ivanov, Leonid Varpakhovsky
Release date: 1977-02-20
Runtime: 2h 20m
Language: Russian
Status: Released
Country: Soviet Union
Studio: Central Television USSR

About Optimistic Tragedy

Optimistic Tragedy is a 1977 movie in the History and Drama genres, directed by Vitali Ivanov and Leonid Varpakhovsky, starring Rufina Nifontova, Mikhail Tsaryov and Viktor Korshunov. It has a runtime of 2 hours 20 minutes. Below you can see where to watch Optimistic Tragedy in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A female commissar is sent to the naval detachment, led by the anarchist Vozhak, on behalf of the Party Central Committee. She is tasked with subordinating the sailors to the cause of the revolution.

Cast

Rufina Nifontova

комиссар

Mikhail Tsaryov

вожак

Viktor Korshunov

Алексей

Vladimir Kenigson

Сиплый

Vitaliy Konyaev

Вайнонен

Gennadiy Sergeev

Рябой

Prov Sadovsky

командир

Nikolai Ryzhov

боцман

Dmitri Pavlov

старый матрос

Valentin Tkachenko

высокий матрос

Nikita Podgornyj

1-й пленный офицер

Arkady Smirnov

2-й пленный офицер

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Optimistic Tragedy in Canada?+

Optimistic Tragedy is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Optimistic Tragedy on Netflix?+

Optimistic Tragedy is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Optimistic Tragedy?+

Optimistic Tragedy has a runtime of 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).

Who stars in Optimistic Tragedy?+

Optimistic Tragedy stars Rufina Nifontova, Mikhail Tsaryov, Viktor Korshunov, Vladimir Kenigson and Vitaliy Konyaev.

When did Optimistic Tragedy come out?+

Optimistic Tragedy is a 1977 movie directed by Vitali Ivanov and Leonid Varpakhovsky.

What genre is Optimistic Tragedy?+

Optimistic Tragedy is History and Drama film.

Who directed Optimistic Tragedy?+

Optimistic Tragedy was directed by Vitali Ivanov and Leonid Varpakhovsky.