Say a Word for the Poor Hussar
1981, Russian. Directed by Eldar Ryazanov.
The small town agog Hussars entry. Love between cornet and the young actress suddenly faces intrigue made by a St. Petersburg bureaucrat. The actress father dies after being involved in this game and perspectives look dark... But evil will eventually be defeated by the nobility, loyalty and love.
- Runtime
- 2h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Eldar RyazanovDirector
- Stanislav SadalskiyКорнет Плетнёв
- Oleg BasilashviliГраф Мерзляев
- Evgeni LeonovАфанасий Бубенцов
- Valentin GaftПолковник Покровский
- Irina MazurkevichНастя Бубенцова
- Zinoviy GerdtБерцовский, продавец попугаев
- Aleksandr BelyavskiyГубернатор
- Natalya Gundarevaмодистка Жужу
- Liya Akhedzhakovaмодистка Лулу
- Valentina TalyzinaАнна Петровна Спешнева
- Gotlib RoninsonМарк Юльевич Мовзон
- Boryslav Brondukovтюремщик
Details
- Released
- 1 January 1981
- Original title
- О бедном гусаре замолвите слово
- Country
- Soviet Union
- Written by
- Eldar Ryazanov, Grigori Gorin
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Say a Word for the Poor Hussar: quick answers
Is Say a Word for the Poor Hussar worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Say a Word for the Poor Hussar?
Say a Word for the Poor Hussar runs 161 minutes (2h 41m).
Does Say a Word for the Poor Hussar have a post-credits scene?
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Say a Word for the Poor Hussar parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Say a Word for the Poor Hussar on?
Say a Word for the Poor Hussar isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1981. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Say a Word for the Poor Hussar?
If you liked Say a Word for the Poor Hussar, try The Miniaturist, Confirmation, Drumline: A New Beat.
Who directed Say a Word for the Poor Hussar?
Say a Word for the Poor Hussar (1981) was directed by Eldar Ryazanov and stars Stanislav Sadalskiy, Oleg Basilashvili, Evgeni Leonov.