Arkadiy Raykin
There was no Soviet actor who could claim a greater popularity than Raikin. He was allowed the impossible: to be a satirist. Even during the height of government approved Anti-Semitism, Raikin was a figure to be reckoned with. He was known and beloved by all, his razor-sharp wit admired - and feared. In fact, president Putin met his future wife at a Raikin show. The film follows Raikin to his shows, on stage, and backstage, during rehearsals, at rest, and during conversations with his friends, including legendary Soviet jazz singer Leonid Utesov, film director Yuli Raizman, the poet Bella Ahmadullina, and the American film director George Kukor.
Cast: Arkadiy Raykin, Bella Akhmadulina, Georgi Tovstonogov
Arkadiy Raykin
There was no Soviet actor who could claim a greater popularity than Raikin. He was allowed the impossible: to be a satirist. Even during the height of government approved Anti-Semitism, Raikin was a figure to be reckoned with. He was known and beloved by all, his razor-sharp wit admired - and feared. In fact, president Putin met his future wife at a Raikin show. The film follows Raikin to his shows, on stage, and backstage, during rehearsals, at rest, and during conversations with his friends, including legendary Soviet jazz singer Leonid Utesov, film director Yuli Raizman, the poet Bella Ahmadullina, and the American film director George Kukor.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Marina Goldovskaya
- Cast
- Arkadiy Raykin, Bella Akhmadulina, Georgi Tovstonogov, Konstantin Raykin, Mikhail Ulyanov, Yekaterina Rajkina
- Studio
- Ekran
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
