Zigzag of Success(1968)
Зигзаг удачи
Zigzag of Success 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...
Zigzag of Success (1968) is a comedy film directed by Eldar Ryazanov, released on December 30, 1968 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Evgeni Leonov, Irina Skobtseva, Valentina Talyzina and Evgeniy Evstigneev. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 40 ratings.
- Director:
- Eldar Ryazanov
- Writers:
- Emil Braginskiy, Eldar Ryazanov, Anatoliy Stepanov
- Cinematographer:
- Vladimir Nakhabtsev
- Composer:
- Andrey Petrov
- Production:
- Mosfilm
- Status:
- Released
Zigzag of Success Cast & Crew
Main cast
Evgeni Leonov
as Vladimir Oreshnikov
Irina Skobtseva
as Lidiya Sergeyevna
Valentina Talyzina
as Alevtina Vasiliyevna
Evgeniy Evstigneev
as Ivan Kalachyov
Aleksei Gribov
as Polotentsev
Gotlib Roninson
as Lidiya's Husband
Georgi Burkov
as Petya
Valentina Telichkina
as Olya
- Svetlana Starikova
Svetlana Starikova
as Ira
- Boris Suslov
Boris Suslov
as Yura
Nina Sazonova
as Mariya Petrovna
Viktor Shulgin
as Vasili Aleksandrovich
Key crew
Directed by Eldar Ryazanov, written by Emil Braginskiy, Eldar Ryazanov and Anatoliy Stepanov.
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Zigzag of Success Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 40 ratings.
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Zigzag of Success – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Zigzag of Success online?
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Zigzag of Success (1968) is available to stream on Okko, and to rent or buy from Okko. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Zigzag of Success?
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The main cast of Zigzag of Success (1968) includes Evgeni Leonov, Irina Skobtseva, Valentina Talyzina, Evgeniy Evstigneev and Aleksei Gribov. The film was directed by Eldar Ryazanov. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Zigzag of Success released?
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Zigzag of Success was released on December 30, 1968 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Zigzag of Success worth watching?
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Zigzag of Success (1968) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 40 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.