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Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession
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A scientist builds a time machine and accidentally sends his apartment complex manager and a petty burglar to 16th century Moscow, while Tsar Ivan the Terrible travels to 1973.
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Directed by Leonid Gaidai
Aleksandr DemyanenkoAleksandr 'Shurik' Timofeyev, inventor
Yuriy YakovlevIvan the Terrible / Ivan Vasilievich Bunsha
Leonid KuravlyovZhorzh Miloslavsky / knyaz Miloslavsky
Savely KramarovFeofan the diak
Natalya SeleznyovaZinaida, Shurik's wife
Natalya KrachkovskayaUliana Andreevna Bunsha, superintendent's wife
Natalya KustinskayaYakin's mistress
Vladimir EtushAnton Semyonovich Shpak, dentist
Mikhail Pugovkinfilm director Yakin
Sergei Filippovswedish ambassador
Eduard Bredunradio goods speculator
Aleksandr VigdorovarcherVideos
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deepkinoSep 15, 2025
The film is praised for its manic and fast-paced energy, as well as its unique blend of slapstick and clever humor. It is considered an example of how comedy can thrive and even contain subtle social commentary under a repressive regime. The use of physical comedy, sped-up chase scenes, and goofy music, a trademark of director Gaidai, contributes to the film's comedic appeal. While some of the cultural references and in-jokes may be lost on Western audiences, the film's artis… Read more
tic richness and entertainment value have made it a widely loved comedy. The film features strong performances, particularly from Yuri Yakovlev, who masterfully plays both the timid apartment manager and the demanding Tsar. The elaborate castle settings and colorful cinematography also add to the film's charm.