Chasing Two Hares (1961)
Based on the Ukrainian vaudeville by Mykhailo Starytskyi, the famous Ukrainian writer. The leading character, Svyryd Petrovych Holokhvosty has his own barbershop in town and a reputation of a dandy. Once, after losing everything he had at cards, he decides to remedy his financial situation by a profitable marriage. A rich but ugly girl named Pronia Sirko falls for the illustrious suitor’s courtship...
Director: Viktor Ivanov
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date: December 21, 1961
Cast
- Oleg Borisov - Svyryd Petrovych Holokhvosty
- Margarita Krinitsyna - Pronia Prokopivna Sirko
- Mykola Yakovchenko - Prokip Sirko
- Anna Kushnirenko - Yavdokha Sirko
- Nonna Koperzhynska - Sekleta Lymerykha
- Nataliia Naum - Halia
- Anatolii Yurchenko - Stepan
- Konstantin Ershov - Pliashka
- Taisiya Lytvynenko - Khymka
- Vyacheslav Voronin - young man
Screenplay
- Viktor Ivanov (Screenplay)
- Mykhailo Starytskyi (Theatre Play)
Music: Vadym Homoliaka
Cinematography: Vadym Illienko
Production: Dovzhenko Film Studios
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Pусский, Український
Original Language: uk
Themes
Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster
Keywords
double life, based on play or musical, wedding, ukraine
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Chasing Two Hares about?
- Based on the Ukrainian vaudeville by Mykhailo Starytskyi, the famous Ukrainian writer. The leading character, Svyryd Petrovych Holokhvosty has his own barbershop in town and a reputation of a dandy. Once, after losing everything he had at cards, he decides to remedy his financial situation by a profitable marriage. A rich but ugly girl named Pronia Sirko falls for the illustrious suitor’s courtship...
- Who directed Chasing Two Hares?
- Chasing Two Hares was directed by Viktor Ivanov.
- Who stars in Chasing Two Hares?
- Chasing Two Hares stars Oleg Borisov, Margarita Krinitsyna, Mykola Yakovchenko, Anna Kushnirenko, Nonna Koperzhynska, Nataliia Naum.
- How long is Chasing Two Hares?
- Chasing Two Hares has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is Chasing Two Hares?
- Chasing Two Hares is a Comedy film.
- Where was Chasing Two Hares produced?
- Chasing Two Hares was produced in Soviet Union.
- What are the themes of Chasing Two Hares?
- The themes of Chasing Two Hares include: Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster.