Movie

The Joke

★ 5.8(6)19902h 16m

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Good to know

Director: Nizami Musayev, Yefim Abramov
Release date: 1990-01-10
Runtime: 2h 16m
Language: Azerbaijani
Status: Released
Country: Soviet Union
Studio: Azerbaijanfilm

About The Joke

The Joke is a 1990 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Nizami Musayev and Yefim Abramov, starring Rasim Balayev, Ceyhun Mirzäyev and Yashar Nuri. It has a runtime of 2 hours 16 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Joke in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Made in the tragic comedy genre, this film is about the dysfunctional Soviet management system in Azerbaijan SSR at the end of 1980s and about the decadence and corruption of the Soviet bureaucracy.

Cast

Rasim Balayev

Rahimov

Ceyhun Mirzäyev

Mammadov

Yashar Nuri

Mammad

Mukhtar Maniyev

Karimov

Xuraman Hadjiyeva

Khalilova

Elena Kostina

Alya

Aleksandr Sharovski

Loghman Karimov

Latifa Aliyeva

Mother

Lala Bagirova

Rimma

Ajdar Hamidov

Ahmad

Rafik Aliyev

Komsomol leader

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Joke in Mexico?+

The Joke 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 Joke on Netflix?+

The Joke is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Joke?+

The Joke has a runtime of 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).

Who stars in The Joke?+

The Joke stars Rasim Balayev, Ceyhun Mirzäyev, Yashar Nuri, Mukhtar Maniyev and Xuraman Hadjiyeva.

When did The Joke come out?+

The Joke is a 1990 movie directed by Nizami Musayev and Yefim Abramov.

What genre is The Joke?+

The Joke is Comedy film.

Who directed The Joke?+

The Joke was directed by Nizami Musayev and Yefim Abramov.