Messenger Boy(1986)
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Messenger Boy Synopsis
Ivan Miroshnikov, a cheeky young man in the Gorbachev era, is trying to figure out what to do with his life (he's not in college, and the 2-year mandatory military service is looming large ahead of him). Meanwhile, he lives with his divorced mother, and works as a courier at a Russian newspaper. Through his job, he meets patronizing Professor Kuznetzov and his rebellious daughter Katya. To annoy the professor, Ivan claims to have an affair with Katya. To his surprise, Katya backs his story up.
Messenger Boy (1986) is a drama, romance and comedy film directed by Karen Shakhnazarov, released on June 6, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Fyodor Dunayevsky, Anastasiya Nemolyaeva, Oleg Basilashvili and Inna Churikova. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 156 ratings.
- Director:
- Karen Shakhnazarov
- Writers:
- Aleksandr Borodyanskiy, Karen Shakhnazarov, Eduard Yermolin
- Cinematographer:
- Nikolay Nemolyaev
- Composer:
- Eduard Artemyev
- Production:
- Mosfilm
- Status:
- Released
Messenger Boy (1986) Trailer
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Messenger Boy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fyodor Dunayevsky
as Ivan
Anastasiya Nemolyaeva
as Katya
Oleg Basilashvili
as Katya's father
Inna Churikova
as Ivan's mother
Aleksandr Pankratov-Chyornyy
as Ivan's chief
Vladimir Menshov
as Guest on Katya's birthday
Svetlana Kryuchkova
as Zinaida Pavlovna
Alika Smekhova
as Nina
Sergey Chonishvili
as Ilya
Nikolai Karnaukhov
as staff department
- Vladimir Smirnov
Vladimir Smirnov
as Kolya Bazin
Aleftina Evdokimova
as Katya's mother
Key crew
Directed by Karen Shakhnazarov, written by Aleksandr Borodyanskiy, Karen Shakhnazarov and Eduard Yermolin.
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Messenger Boy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 156 ratings.
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Messenger Boy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Messenger Boy online?
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Messenger Boy (1986) is available to stream on Filmin. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Messenger Boy?
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The main cast of Messenger Boy (1986) includes Fyodor Dunayevsky, Anastasiya Nemolyaeva, Oleg Basilashvili, Inna Churikova and Aleksandr Pankratov-Chyornyy. The film was directed by Karen Shakhnazarov. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Messenger Boy released?
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Messenger Boy was released on June 6, 1986 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Messenger Boy worth watching?
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Messenger Boy (1986) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 156 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Messenger Boy?
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Yes. The official Messenger Boy trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.