An Ideal Husband
1980, Russian. Directed by Viktor Georgiyev.
British MP Sir Robert Chiltern is known for his honesty and integrity. To match his wife, Lady Chiltern, who is an example of high morality. However, the past of Sir Robert, as it turned out, is not at all perfect. Famous socialite adventurer Laura Cheveley, with evidence of his long-standing dishonorable act, is trying to blackmail Chiltern. Not only Sir Robert's reputation and career are at stake, but also family happiness. His best friend comes to the rescue — Lord Goring.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
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Cast & crew
- Viktor GeorgiyevDirector
- Yuriy YakovlevSir Robert Chiltern
- Lyudmila GurchenkoMrs. Cheveley
- Anna TvelenyovaLady Chiltern
- Eduard MartsevichLord Goring
- Pavel KadochnikovLord Caversham
- Yelena KorenevaMiss Mabel Chiltern
- Yevgeniya KhanayevaLady Markby
- Eve KiviLady Basildon
- Alla BudnitskayaMrs. Marchmont
- Igor DmitrievVicomte de Nanjac
- Boris KhimichevJabez Carib
- Albert FilozovMr. Trafford
Details
- Released
- 20 December 1980
- Original title
- Идеальный муж
- Country
- Soviet Union
- Written by
- Viktor Georgiyev
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What An Ideal Husband is based on
An Ideal Husband is based on An Ideal Husband, an 1899 play or musical by Oscar Wilde.
Play or musical · 1899
An Ideal Husband
By Oscar Wilde
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An Ideal Husband runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
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An Ideal Husband isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 December 1980. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like An Ideal Husband?
If you liked An Ideal Husband, try Madame, An Ideal Husband, Love & Friendship.
Who directed An Ideal Husband?
An Ideal Husband (1980) was directed by Viktor Georgiyev and stars Yuriy Yakovlev, Lyudmila Gurchenko, Anna Tvelenyova.
What is An Ideal Husband based on?
An Ideal Husband is based on An Ideal Husband, an 1899 play or musical by Oscar Wilde.