The Gadfly
1980, Russian. Directed by Mykola Mashchenko.
The movie set in 1840s Italy under the dominance of Austria, a time of tumultuous revolt and uprisings. The story centers on the life of the protagonist, Arthur Burton, as a member of the Youth movement, and his antagonist, Padre Montanelli. A thread of a tragic relationship between Arthur and his love Gemma simultaneously runs through the story. It is a story of faith, disillusionment, revolution, romance, and heroism.
- Runtime
- 3h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
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- Released
- 11 November 1980
- Original title
- Овод
- Country
- Soviet Union
- Written by
- Valeri Frid, Yuli Dunsky
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What The Gadfly is based on
The Gadfly is based on The Gadfly (1897) by Ethel Lilian Voynich, published by Henry Holt and Company.
1897
The Gadfly
By Ethel Lilian Voynich
Published by Henry Holt and Company
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How long is The Gadfly?
The Gadfly runs 210 minutes (3h 30m).
Does The Gadfly have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Gadfly on?
The Gadfly isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 November 1980. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Gadfly?
If you liked The Gadfly, try Love Finds You in Valentine, Home by Spring, Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding.
Who directed The Gadfly?
The Gadfly (1980) was directed by Mykola Mashchenko and stars Andrey Kharitonov, Sergei Bondarchuk, Anastasiya Vertinskaya.
What is The Gadfly based on?
The Gadfly is based on The Gadfly (1897) by Ethel Lilian Voynich, published by Henry Holt and Company.