The Cutlass(1954)
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Dagger will reveal its secret to those who deserve it...
The Cutlass Synopsis
The teenager Misha Polyakov, being with his mother in a Ukrainian village on vacation with his grandmother and about to return home to Petrograd, offers his best friend Genka to go with him. Suddenly, a white gang of Nikitsky bursts into the village and attacks Misha’s house, where Commissioner Polevoy lives. The purpose of Nikitskiy (aka Nikolskiy) is a dagger located at Polevoy. Saving the commissioner, Misha learns from him the history and secret of the weapon, and receives it for storage with a request to solve the secret. Having returned with adventures to Petrograd, Misha Polyakov with friends begins to unravel the riddle of the dagger, in the handle of which is encrypted text.
The Cutlass (1954) is a mystery, family and adventure film directed by Mikhail Shveitser, released on November 22, 1954 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Arkadi Tolbuzin, Bruno Frejndlikh, Vladimir Shakhmametiev and Boris Arakelov. Viewers rate it 4.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Mikhail Shveitser
- Writers:
- Anatoli Rybakov, Anatoli Rybakov, Innokenty Gomello
- Producers:
- Fridrikh Ermler
- Cinematographer:
- Veniamin Levitin
- Composer:
- Boris Arapov
- Production:
- Lenfilm
- Status:
- Released
The Cutlass Cast & Crew
Main cast
Arkadi Tolbuzin
as Commissar Polevoy
Bruno Frejndlikh
as Nikitskiy
- Vladimir Shakhmametiev
Vladimir Shakhmametiev
as Misha Polyakov
Boris Arakelov
as Genka
Nina Krachkovskaya
as Valya Ivanova
- German Khovanov
German Khovanov
as Sviridov
Natalya Rashevskaya
as Mariya Gavrilovna Terentyeva
Konstantin Adashevsky
as Philatelist
Sergei Filippov
as Filin
- Igor Kasparov
Igor Kasparov
as Slava
- Valeri Sebekin
Valeri Sebekin
as Vovka Baranov
- Viktor Brits
Viktor Brits
as Misha Korovin
Key crew
Directed by Mikhail Shveitser, written by Anatoli Rybakov, Anatoli Rybakov and Innokenty Gomello, produced by Fridrikh Ermler.
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The Cutlass Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.4/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Cutlass – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Cutlass online?
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The Cutlass (1954) is available to stream on Ivi. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Cutlass?
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The main cast of The Cutlass (1954) includes Arkadi Tolbuzin, Bruno Frejndlikh, Vladimir Shakhmametiev, Boris Arakelov and Nina Krachkovskaya. The film was directed by Mikhail Shveitser. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Cutlass released?
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The Cutlass was released on November 22, 1954 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is The Cutlass worth watching?
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The Cutlass (1954) holds an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery, family and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.