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The Drayman and the King

19892h 49mVladimir Alenikov

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Moldavanka is a legendary district of pre-revolutionary Odesa, a bustling, carefree world brimming with vibrant southern life. It is home to a colorful, cheerful crowd, as well as the pride of Moldavanka — the charming bandit Benya Krik, nicknamed the King, son of the horse dealer Mendel Krik. The whole story begins when Mendel decides to leave his family and run off with the young beauty Marusya, selling his famous Odesa stable...

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What is The Drayman and the King (1989) about?

Moldavanka is a legendary district of pre-revolutionary Odesa, a bustling, carefree world brimming with vibrant southern life. It is home to a colorful, cheerful crowd, as well as the pride of Moldavanka — the charming bandit Benya Krik, nicknamed the King, son of the horse dealer Mendel Krik. The whole story begins when Mendel decides to leave his family and run off with the young beauty…

Who stars in The Drayman and the King?

The Drayman and the King stars Maksim Leonidov (Benya Krik), Armen Dzhigarkhanyan (Мендель Крик), Zinoviy Gerdt (Arie Leib), Irina Rozanova (Maruska), Andrey Urgant (Levka). The film was directed by Vladimir Alenikov.

How long is The Drayman and the King?

The Drayman and the King has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1989.

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