The Safety Match
1954, Russian. Directed by Konstantin Yudin.
A man of big status disappears in a small provincial town. An old bored investigator and his young hyperactive assistant are on a trail of a bloody murderer.
- Runtime
- 0h 52m
- 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 The Safety Match
The Safety Match isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 August 1954.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Konstantin YudinDirector
- Aleksei GribovMagistrate Nikolai Yermolayevich Chudikov
- Andrei PopovDetective Emil Dyukovsky
- Mikhail YanshinPolice Capt. Yevgraf Kuzmich
- Nikolai GritsenkoPsekov, estate manager
- Nikolay KurochkinYefrem, majordomo
- Vladimir KolchinNikolai Tetekhov
- Tamara NosovaAkulina
- Kseniya TarasovaMaria Ivanovna Klyauzova
- Marina KuznetsovaOlga Petrovna Kuzmich
- Mikhail NazvanovMark Ivanovich Klyauzov
- Vladimir PokrovskiyThe Doctor
- Georgi GeorgiuPolice Official
Details
- Released
- 10 August 1954
- Original title
- Шведская спичка
- Country
- Soviet Union
- Written by
- Nikolay Erdman
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
What The Safety Match is based on
The Safety Match is based on The Swedish Match (1884) by Anton Chekhov.
1884
The Swedish Match
By Anton Chekhov
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
If you liked The Safety Match
Another Thin Man
1939 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Shadow of the Thin Man
1941 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Thin Man Goes Home
1944 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Song of the Thin Man
1947 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Thursday Murder Club
2025 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
1990 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Cheap Detective
1978 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
A Shot in the Dark
1964 · 7.2/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Late Show
1977 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Ca$h
2010 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Safety Match: quick answers
Is The Safety Match worth watching?
The Safety Match doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The Safety Match?
The Safety Match runs 52 minutes (0h 52m).
Does The Safety Match have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Safety Match. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Safety Match parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Safety Match yet.
Which OTT platform is The Safety Match on?
The Safety Match isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 August 1954. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Safety Match?
If you liked The Safety Match, try Another Thin Man, Shadow of the Thin Man, The Thin Man Goes Home.
Who directed The Safety Match?
The Safety Match (1954) was directed by Konstantin Yudin and stars Aleksei Gribov, Andrei Popov, Mikhail Yanshin.
What is The Safety Match based on?
The Safety Match is based on The Swedish Match (1884) by Anton Chekhov.