Afonya (1976)
Drama
Comedy
Romance
The 1975 film by Georgi Daneliya "Afonya" was an unexpected commercial hit in USSR. The main character "Afonya" Borshev is a plumber, who spends his life partying with "buddies", many of whom he doesn't even remember after nights of heavy drinking. His wife leaves him, his boss places him on probation, his whole life is falling apart, but he doesn't realize it. Afonya met Katya at a dance club, yet didn't pay her much attention. But she is the one, who can save him... In this movie Daneliya achieves a perfect balance of satire and drama. Quotes from the movie gained a cult status in USSR.
Cast
Борщов Афанасий Николаевич (Афоня)
Катя Снегирёва
Елена
кассир столовой
астроном в халате
Иван Орлов, муж Елены
дядя Егор
начальник ЖЭКа
шофёр Воронков
алкоголик
режиссер в театре
(credit only)
Коля
Людмила
Вострякова
Фомин Борис Петрович
Тамара
Мурат Рахимов
Егоза
Федул
Владимир Иванович Беликов
Crew
Director
Writer
Director of Photography
Art Direction
Music
Editor