The Marriage of Balzaminov (1964)

Based on the trilogy of Aleksandr Ostrovsky. Moscow, XIX century. A small official Misha Balzaminov lives in a small house. He, like his mother, sees his happiness in marrying a rich bride. Misha images in dreams and fantasies that he is a general or even a king — rich and domineering. And in reality, poor Balzaminov is haunted by setbacks...

Released Dec. 25, 1964 85 min None+

Genres: Comedy, Drama, History, Romance

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