The Overcoat
1959, Russian. Directed by Aleksey Batalov.
A story about a government clerk who has his precious new overcoat stolen. No-one seems willing to help him retrieve his prized possession, a fact that continues to concern him even when he is beyond the grave.
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
- Rated
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- Released
- 2 February 1959
- Original title
- Шинель
- Country
- Soviet Union
- Written by
- Leonid Solovyov
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What The Overcoat is based on
The Overcoat is based on The Overcoat (1842) by Nikolai Gogol.
1842
The Overcoat
By Nikolai Gogol
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The Overcoat runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
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Which OTT platform is The Overcoat on?
The Overcoat isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 February 1959. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Overcoat?
If you liked The Overcoat, try All Day and a Night, Lorelei, The Young One.
Who directed The Overcoat?
The Overcoat (1959) was directed by Aleksey Batalov and stars Rolan Bykov, Yuriy Tolubeev, Nina Urgant.
What is The Overcoat based on?
The Overcoat is based on The Overcoat (1842) by Nikolai Gogol.