From the Life of Potapov (1986)
A novella about the head of a large team working in the defense industry, a major scientist, who took the responsibility in difficult conditions to continue the failed experiments. The ensuing heart attack gave reason for his re-election, and his closest friend Astakhov, accusing Potapov of frivolity and self-rule, seeks to stop the tests. Potapov is suspended, his wife leaves him, there is a misfortune with a loved one. But he continues to work.
Director: Nikolai Skuybin
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Aleksandr Filippenko as |
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Nikolay Penkov as |
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Mikhail Gluzskiy as |
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Tatyana Dogileva as |
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Tamara Akulova as |
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Oleg Mokshantsev as |
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Pavel Makhotin as |
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Nina Agapova as |
| Editing | Yelena Klimenko | Editor |
| Sound | Roman Ledenyov | Original Music Composer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Nelli Fomina | Costume Design |
| Sound | Boris Vengerovsky | Sound |
| Art | Aleksandr Borisov | Production Design |
| Camera | Vadim Alisov | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Sergej Ivanov | Writer |
| Writing | Nikolai Skuybin | Writer |
| Directing | Nikolai Skuybin | Director |