The Wrestler and the Clown(1957)
Борец и клоун
The Wrestler and the Clown Synopsis
It's a story about two of the most famous russian personages. They become friends, and then go along on the path of glory in parallel.
The Wrestler and the Clown (1957) is a drama film directed by Boris Barnet, released on December 9, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Stanislav Chekan, Yuri Medvedev, Iya Arepina and Boris Petker. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Boris Barnet
- Writers:
- Nikolay Pogodin, Grigoriy Mariamov
- Cinematographer:
- Sergei Poluyanov
- Composer:
- Yuri Biryukov
- Production:
- Mosfilm
- Status:
- Released
The Wrestler and the Clown Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stanislav Chekan
as Ivan Maximovich Poddubny
Yuri Medvedev
as Nikita, Ivan's pal
Iya Arepina
as Marusya Nikolayevna, aka Mimi
Boris Petker
as Giuseppe Truzzi
- Leonid Topchiyev
Leonid Topchiyev
as Orlando
Tamara Loginova
as Durov's wife
Georgiy Vitsin
as Enrico, a clown
Kyunna Ignatova
as Esterina Truzzi
Stepan Kayukov
as Vanya, wrestling contest promoter
Grigoriy Shpigel
as Solomonsky
Anatoliy Solovyov
as Raoul Boucher
- Grigori Abrokosov
Grigori Abrokosov
as Mr. Fish
Key crew
Directed by Boris Barnet, written by Nikolay Pogodin and Grigoriy Mariamov.
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The Wrestler and the Clown Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Wrestler and the Clown – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wrestler and the Clown online?
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Who stars in The Wrestler and the Clown?
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The main cast of The Wrestler and the Clown (1957) includes Stanislav Chekan, Yuri Medvedev, Iya Arepina, Boris Petker and Leonid Topchiyev. The film was directed by Boris Barnet. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Wrestler and the Clown released?
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The Wrestler and the Clown was released on December 9, 1957 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Wrestler and the Clown worth watching?
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The Wrestler and the Clown (1957) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.