Movie

The Defendant

19851h 26m

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Good to know

Director: Iosif Kheifits
Release date: 1985-01-01
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: Russian
Status: Released
Country: Soviet Union
Studio: Lenfilm

About The Defendant

The Defendant is a 1985 movie in the Drama and Crime genres, directed by Iosif Kheifits, starring Mikhail Zhigalov, Tatyana Shestakova and Rolan Bykov. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. Below you can see where to watch The Defendant in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Anton Skulov, a war invalid, shot a drunk young man with a hunting rifle who climbed into his garden and ruined rare flowers that his wife, a war veteran, had grown before her death. The investigation was short-lived, the accused immediately admitted his guilt and was ready to stand trial, having already convicted himself of the murder.

Cast

Mikhail Zhigalov

Скулов

Tatyana Shestakova

Анна Ефремова

Rolan Bykov

адвокат

Yuriy Kuznetsov

моряк

Yuriy Solovyov

Ivan Agafonov

Olga Volkova

Yelena Sanayeva

Andrey Nikolaev

M. Berggolz

Evgeniy Ganelin

Yuriy Oskin

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Defendant in Mexico?+

The Defendant is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Defendant on Netflix?+

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How long is The Defendant?+

The Defendant has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Who stars in The Defendant?+

The Defendant stars Mikhail Zhigalov, Tatyana Shestakova, Rolan Bykov, Yuriy Kuznetsov and Yuriy Solovyov.

When did The Defendant come out?+

The Defendant is a 1985 movie directed by Iosif Kheifits.

What genre is The Defendant?+

The Defendant is Drama and Crime film.

Who directed The Defendant?+

The Defendant was directed by Iosif Kheifits.