The Blast of the Book
1990, Russian. Directed by Marianna Novogrudskaya.
Spiritual medium Openshaw is so removed from real life that he confuses a military alarm with a signal from the other world. Father Brown returns the professor to reality and the problems of modern life. Based on the "The Blast of the Book" short story from "The Scandal of Father Brown" stories collection, written in 1935 by Gilbert K. Chesterton.
- Runtime
- 0h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
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- Released
- 19 July 1990
- Original title
- Проклятая книга
- Country
- Soviet Union
- Written by
- Irina Margolina
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What The Blast of the Book is based on
The Blast of the Book is adapted from a short story.
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The Blast of the Book isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 July 1990. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Blast of the Book?
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Who directed The Blast of the Book?
The Blast of the Book (1990) was directed by Marianna Novogrudskaya and stars Vsevolod Abdulov.
What is The Blast of the Book based on?
The Blast of the Book is adapted from a short story.