Shot In The Back
1980, Russian. Directed by Vladimir Chebotaryov.
First, there was a visit by a famous writer to his old friend, who then, in order to get rid of a random witness, killed him. Envy and money. Isn't that a motive for a crime? The police opened a criminal case, and the search for the perpetrator began. It turned out that there were many witnesses. But the weapon used to kill the writer has not yet been found...
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Shot In The Back
Shot In The Back isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 October 1980.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Vladimir ChebotaryovDirector
- Lev PrygunovНиколай Гуров
- Mikhail VolkovЕвгений Александрович Шутин
- Igor OkhlupinПавел Владимирович Ветров
- Aleksandr ZbruevОлег Перов
- Larisa UdovichenkoИрина Перова
- Vladimir SamoylovКонстантин Константинович
- Vladimir KenigsonНика Никифоров
- Vsevolod Larionovгенерал-майор милиции
- Marina DyuzhevaРита
- Lyubov PolishchukЕлена Николаевна Ванина
- Yuri MartynovВиктор - сотрудник угрозыска
- Svetlana Kvashaтанцовщица
Details
- Released
- 10 October 1980
- Original title
- Выстрел в спину
- Country
- Soviet Union
- Written by
- Nikolai Leonov
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Shot In The Back
Thirteen at Dinner
1985 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Shadow of the Thin Man
1941 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Limits of Control
2009 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Song of the Thin Man
1947 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Suburbicon
2017 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
All the Devils Are Here
2025 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Miss Marple: 4.50 from Paddington
1987 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Glass Key
1942 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Blue Gardenia
1953 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Another Thin Man
1939 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Shot In The Back: quick answers
Is Shot In The Back worth watching?
Shot In The Back doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Shot In The Back?
Shot In The Back runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does Shot In The Back have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Shot In The Back. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Shot In The Back parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Shot In The Back yet.
Which OTT platform is Shot In The Back on?
Shot In The Back isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 October 1980. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Shot In The Back?
If you liked Shot In The Back, try Thirteen at Dinner, Shadow of the Thin Man, The Limits of Control.
Who directed Shot In The Back?
Shot In The Back (1980) was directed by Vladimir Chebotaryov and stars Lev Prygunov, Mikhail Volkov, Igor Okhlupin.