The Bat(1979)
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The Bat Synopsis
Eisenstein gets in trouble for shooting a grouse. He is told that he must go to prison for his crime. However, his friend has invited him to an aristocratic ball. Eisenstein, despite being married, wants to go to the ball to meet women. Eisenstein lies to his wife. He tells her that he is going to prison but actually he goes to the ball. His story arises the suspicion of his wife. His wife devises a plot to catch her womanizing husband.
The Bat (1979) is a comedy, music and romance film directed by Yan Frid, released on March 4, 1979 with a runtime of 2h 21m. It stars Yuriy Solomin, Lyudmila Maksakova, Larisa Udovichenko and Vitali Solomin. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Yan Frid
- Writers:
- Yan Frid, Yuri Kholin, Nikolay Erdman
- Production:
- Lenfilm
- Status:
- Released
The Bat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yuriy Solomin
as Eisenstein
Lyudmila Maksakova
as Rosalinde
Larisa Udovichenko
as Adele
Vitali Solomin
as Dr. Falke
Oleg Vidov
as Alfred
Igor Dmitriev
as Frank
Yuri Vasilyev
as Prinz Orlofsky
Yevgeni Vesnik
as Prosecutor
Glikeriya Bogdanova-Chesnokova
as Amalia
Olga Volkova
as Lotte
Sergei Filippov
as Lesnichi
Ivan Lyubeznov
as Frosch
Key crew
Directed by Yan Frid, written by Yan Frid, Yuri Kholin and Nikolay Erdman.
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The Bat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 19 ratings.
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The Bat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Bat online?
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Who stars in The Bat?
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The main cast of The Bat (1979) includes Yuriy Solomin, Lyudmila Maksakova, Larisa Udovichenko, Vitali Solomin and Oleg Vidov. The film was directed by Yan Frid. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Bat released?
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The Bat was released on March 4, 1979 and runs for 2h 21m.
Is The Bat worth watching?
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The Bat (1979) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, music and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.