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Take Care of the Men!

1983 1h 20m RU
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4.2
SKIP
★4.2TMDB · 4
Comedy
Synopsis
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She is a business, courageous and energetic woman. He is spineless, awkward and also not amenable to “correction.” It goes to divorce. Moreover, an ardent admirer of her beauty suddenly appears on the horizon. However, this circumstance, ultimately, leads to an unexpected result...

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Behind the camera

Director
Aleksandr Sery
Writers
Marina Akopova
Languages
Russian
Countries
Soviet Union

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RUNTIME

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80 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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43 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Aleksandr Sery, shot by Ralf Kelly. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Gennadiy Gladkov. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Olga Etenko shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Nina Ruslanova and Leonid Kuravlyov and Aleksandr Vokach carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0083640 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Aleksandr Sery directs. Ralf Kelly behind the camera. Gennadiy Gladkov scores. Olga Etenko cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Soviet Union. Dialogue in Russian.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 180 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
  • 243 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
  • 3Directed by Aleksandr Sery, shot by Ralf Kelly. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 4Original score by Gennadiy Gladkov. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 5Editor Olga Etenko shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Nina Ruslanova and Leonid Kuravlyov and Aleksandr Vokach carry the top of the cast.
  • 7IMDB entry: tt0083640 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 8Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Ralf Kelly
Original score
Gennadiy Gladkov
Editing
Olga Etenko
Production design
Georgy Turylyov
Costume design
Irina Belyakova
Makeup / hair
Mariya Agofonova
Runtime
80 min · 1h 20m
Status
Released
Original language
RU

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Aleksandr Sery

Production companies

Who made it

  • Mosfilm

    Mosfilm

    SU

Key crew

  • Production DesignGeorgy Turylyov
  • SculptorEduard Khandyukov
  • Executive ProducerLiliya Bragina
  • Sound DirectorVladimir Krachkovskiy
  • Camera OperatorBoris Nesterchuk
  • Assistant DirectorS. Akopov
  • Camera OperatorL. Andrianov
  • ConductorAleksandr Petukhov
  • Costume DesignIrina Belyakova
  • Makeup ArtistMariya Agofonova
  • Music EditorMinna Blank
  • Script EditorNinel Boyarova
  • VFX Director of PhotographyGrigoriy Ayzenberg
  • EditorOlga Etenko

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Theatrical1983-03-04

Also known as

International titles

  • Beregite Muzhchin!RU

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