Top billed cast

1. 

   Aleksandr Demyanenko

   Aleksandr 'Shurik' Timofeyev, inventor

2. 

   Yuriy Yakovlev

   Ivan the Terrible / Ivan Vasilievich Bunsha

3. 

   Leonid Kuravlyov

   Zhorzh Miloslavsky / knyaz Miloslavsky

4. 

   Savely Kramarov

   Feofan the diak

5. 

   Natalya Seleznyova

   Zinaida, Shurik's wife

6. 

   Natalya Krachkovskaya

   Uliana Andreevna Bunsha, superintendent's wife

7. 

   Natalya Kustinskaya

   Yakin's mistress

8. 

   Vladimir Etush

   Anton Semyonovich Shpak, dentist

9. 

   Mikhail Pugovkin

   film director Yakin

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Reviews

A review by deepkino

Written by deepkino on 2025-09-15

The film is praised for its manic and fast-paced energy, as well as its unique blend of slapstick and clever humor. It is considered an example of how comedy can thrive and even contain subtle social commentary under a repressive regime. The use of physical comedy, sped-up chase scenes, and goofy music, a trademark of director Gaidai, contributes to the film's comedic appeal. While some of the cultural references and in-jokes may be lost on Western audiences, the film's artistic richness and entertainment value have made it a widely loved comedy. The film features strong performances, particul...read the rest

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Status
Released

Original Language
Russian

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

Keywords

• inventor
• czar / tsar / tzar
• time machine
• look-alike
• swap roles