Movie

My Friend Ivan Lapshin

★ 6.7(68)19851h 35m

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Good to know

Director: Aleksei German
Release date: 1985-01-03
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: Russian
Status: Released
Country: Soviet Union
Studio: Lenfilm

My Friend Ivan Lapshin — trailer

About My Friend Ivan Lapshin

My Friend Ivan Lapshin is a 1985 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Aleksei German, starring Andrei Boltnev, Nina Ruslanova and Andrey Mironov. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 68 viewers. Below you can see where to watch My Friend Ivan Lapshin in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Russian provincial town in the middle of the 1930s Stalin's Great Purge. Ivan Lapshin, the head of the local police, does what he has to do. And he does it well.

Cast

Andrei Boltnev

Ivan Lapshin

Nina Ruslanova

Natasha Adasova

Andrey Mironov

Khanin

Aleksei Zharkov

Okoshkin

Aleksandr Filippenko

Zanadvorov

Yuriy Kuznetsov

Superintendent

Semyon Farada

Джатиев

Nina Usatova

Valeriy Filonov

Pobuzhinskiy

Zinaida Adamovich

Patrikeyevna

Anatoly Slivnikov

Bychkov

Andrey Dudarenko

Kashin

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch My Friend Ivan Lapshin in South Africa?+

My Friend Ivan Lapshin is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is My Friend Ivan Lapshin on Netflix?+

My Friend Ivan Lapshin is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is My Friend Ivan Lapshin?+

My Friend Ivan Lapshin has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in My Friend Ivan Lapshin?+

My Friend Ivan Lapshin stars Andrei Boltnev, Nina Ruslanova, Andrey Mironov, Aleksei Zharkov and Aleksandr Filippenko.

When did My Friend Ivan Lapshin come out?+

My Friend Ivan Lapshin is a 1985 movie directed by Aleksei German.

What genre is My Friend Ivan Lapshin?+

My Friend Ivan Lapshin is Drama film.

Who directed My Friend Ivan Lapshin?+

My Friend Ivan Lapshin was directed by Aleksei German.