The Joke(1990)
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The Joke 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.
The Joke (1990) is a comedy film directed by Yefim Abramov, released on January 10, 1990 with a runtime of 2h 16m. It stars Rasim Balayev, Ceyhun Mirzäyev, Yashar Nuri and Mukhtar Maniyev. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Yefim Abramov
- Writers:
- Rovshan Aghayev, Ramiz Fataliyev, Nusrat Kasamanli
- Cinematographer:
- Baghir Rafiyev
- Production:
- Azerbaijanfilm, Tiskino
- Status:
- Released
The Joke Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rasim Balayev
as Rahimov
Ceyhun Mirzäyev
as Mammadov
Yashar Nuri
as Mammad
Mukhtar Maniyev
as Karimov
Xuraman Hadjiyeva
as Khalilova
Elena Kostina
as Alya
Aleksandr Sharovski
Loghman Karimov
Latifa Aliyeva
as Mother
- Lala Bagirova
Lala Bagirova
as Rimma
Ajdar Hamidov
as Ahmad
Rafik Aliyev
as Komsomol leader
Key crew
Directed by Yefim Abramov, written by Rovshan Aghayev, Ramiz Fataliyev and Nusrat Kasamanli.
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The Joke Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Joke – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Joke online?
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Who stars in The Joke?
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The main cast of The Joke (1990) includes Rasim Balayev, Ceyhun Mirzäyev, Yashar Nuri, Mukhtar Maniyev and Xuraman Hadjiyeva. The film was directed by Yefim Abramov. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Joke released?
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The Joke was released on January 10, 1990 and runs for 2h 16m.
Is The Joke worth watching?
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The Joke (1990) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.