Movie

Zigzag of Success

★ 6.4(40)19681h 28m

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Good to know

Director: Eldar Ryazanov
Release date: 1968-12-30
Runtime: 1h 28m
Language: Russian
Status: Released
Country: Soviet Union
Studio: Mosfilm

About Zigzag of Success

Zigzag of Success is a 1968 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Eldar Ryazanov, starring Evgeni Leonov, Irina Skobtseva and Valentina Talyzina. It has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 40 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Zigzag of Success in Portugal — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Photo studio "Contemporary" in a provincial town lives with its everyday problems. The director is concerned over the failure to fulfill the planned targets, receptionist Alevtina wants to get married, and photographer Vladimir Oreshnikov dreams of becoming a professional photographer. But suddenly luck smiles on Oreshnikov. He takes 20 rubles form the worker's mutual aid fund, buys a government lottery bond and wins 10,000 rubles. Oreshnikov wants to receive the win himself, but his colleagues object to him, because the money that he spent on the bond were public, hence the win should be divided equally among all workers. It creates a controversial situation, which is successfully resolved on the very eve of the New Year, under the chiming clock...

Cast

Evgeni Leonov

Vladimir Oreshnikov

Irina Skobtseva

Lidiya Sergeyevna

Valentina Talyzina

Alevtina Vasiliyevna

Evgeniy Evstigneev

Ivan Kalachyov

Aleksei Gribov

Polotentsev

Gotlib Roninson

Lidiya's Husband

Georgi Burkov

Petya

Valentina Telichkina

Olya

Svetlana Starikova

Ira

Boris Suslov

Yura

Nina Sazonova

Mariya Petrovna

Viktor Shulgin

Vasili Aleksandrovich

Themes & keywords

photographysoviet unionlotteryblack and whitenew year

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Zigzag of Success in Portugal?+

Zigzag of Success is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Portugal. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Zigzag of Success on Netflix?+

Zigzag of Success is not on Netflix in Portugal right now.

How long is Zigzag of Success?+

Zigzag of Success has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Who stars in Zigzag of Success?+

Zigzag of Success stars Evgeni Leonov, Irina Skobtseva, Valentina Talyzina, Evgeniy Evstigneev and Aleksei Gribov.

When did Zigzag of Success come out?+

Zigzag of Success is a 1968 movie directed by Eldar Ryazanov.

What genre is Zigzag of Success?+

Zigzag of Success is Comedy film.

Who directed Zigzag of Success?+

Zigzag of Success was directed by Eldar Ryazanov.