Racketeer (2007)
Set in the early 1990s in Almaty, the film follows Sayan, a promising young boxer who decides to punch his way into a better life by joining a local criminal gang. As he climbs the ranks of the underworld, he quickly learns that the path of a racketeer comes with a heavy price, and some choices can never be undone. A gritty, first-person account of ambition, loyalty, and the inevitable reckoning in a lawless era.
Director: Akan Satayev
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Sayat Isembayev as Sayan |
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Murat Bisenbin as Ruslan |
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Asel Sagatova as Asel |
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Zhan Baizhanbayev as Zhan |
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Saken Aminov as Aman |
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Mentay Utepbergenov as Partner |
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Vladimir Vdovichenkov as Volodya |
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Bolat Kalymbetov as Abu |
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Tulepbergen Baisakalov as Thimblerig Player |
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Natalya Dolmatova as Midwife |
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Murat Nurasilov as Beer Stall Owner |
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Alma Rulas as Alma - Zhan's Wife |
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Azat Seymetov as |
| Writing | Timur Zhaksylykov | Writer |
| Production | Akan Satayev | Producer |
| Sound | Andrei Lifinskiy | Original Music Composer |
| Directing | Akan Satayev | Director |
| Camera | Khasan Kydyraliyev | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Bakyt Niyazaliev | Sound Director |
| Production | Zharaskhan Kulpiyenov | Producer |
| Directing | Elena Lisasina | Assistant Director |
| Camera | Iskander Narymbetov | Additional Director of Photography |
| Production | Aida Mashurova | Casting Director |
| Crew | Bauirzhan Abishev | Fight Choreographer |
| Art | Bopesh Zhandayev | Production Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Elena Rubanova | Costume Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Lidiya Ordynskaya | Makeup Artist |
| Sound | Dmitry Chernov | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
