Kukaracha (1982)
A screen adaptation of the novel of the same name by the well-known Georgian writer Nodar Dumbadze. This story about love and loyalty, bravery and betrayal, began shortly before the Patriotic War of 1941-1945. Georgy Tumurashvili, a militia man, was affectionately called “Cucaracha”, by both the kids and the adults. He was a conscientious divisional inspector investigating various incidents, calling to order local hoodlums and settling family arguments. Once he helped out Inga who fell prey to Murtalo, a bandit and murderer. The young people fell in love with each other. But Murtalo decided to take revenge on Kukaracha…
Directors:
Siko Dolidze, Keti Dolidze.
Writer:
Nodar Dumbadze
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Levan Uchaneishvili as Kukaracha |
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Zaza Kolelishvili as მურტალო |
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Marine Janashia as Анна Ивановна |
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Lado Tatishvili as თამაზი |
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Nineli Chankvetadze as Inga |
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Givi Tokhadze as David |
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Dudukhana Tserodze as Marta |
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Lia Kapanadze as |
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Tamaz Toloraia as Ali |
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Tornike Bziava as Kid in the window |
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Nani Chikvinidze as Anika |
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Bondo Goginava as Gabo |
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Grigol Tsitaishvili as მოსამართლე |
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Anzor Urdia as |
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Dato Kublashvili as |
| Directing | Siko Dolidze | Director |
| Directing | Keti Dolidze | Director |
| Writing | Nodar Dumbadze | Screenplay |
| Sound | Gogi Chlaidze | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Mikhail Mednikov | Director of Photography |
| Art | Nodar Sulemanashvili | Production Design |