Based on the play of the same name by Leonid Zorin. Gordei Kabachkov, a professional con man, decided to pursue a career in science and was very successful. Having settled in a certain Institute of Ancient Culture, he easily wraps his finger around the numerous "kind men" - members of the academic council - and defends his thesis. Using his "talents" and the kindness of the staff of the Institute of Ancient Culture, Kabachkov makes a rapid take-off on the career ladder...
Karen Shakhnazarov | Director |
Mark Minkov | Compositors |
Vladimir Krachkovskiy | Sound |
Lidiya Milioti | Editor |
Konstantin Stepanov | Production Design |
Nikolai Polyakov | Production Design |
Mark Minkov | Original Music Composer |
Aleksandra Zbarskaya | Costume Design |
Leonid Zorin | Theatre Play |
Vladimir Shevtsik | Director of Photography |