The film is praised for its manic and fast-paced energy, as well as its unique blend of slapstick and clever humor. It is considered an example of how comedy can thrive and even contain subtle social commentary under a repressive regime. The use of physical comedy, sped-up chase scenes, and goofy music, a trademark of director Gaidai, contributes to the film's comedic appeal. While some of the cultural references…
Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession (1973)
A scientist builds a time machine and accidentally sends his apartment complex manager and a petty burglar to 16th century Moscow, while Tsar Ivan the Terrible travels to 1973.
Top Cast
Aleksandr Demyanenko
Aleksandr 'Shurik' Timofeyev, inventor
Yuriy Yakovlev
Ivan the Terrible / Ivan Vasilievich Bunsha
Leonid Kuravlyov
Zhorzh Miloslavsky / knyaz Miloslavsky
Savely Kramarov
Feofan the diak
Natalya Seleznyova
Zinaida, Shurik's wife
Natalya Krachkovskaya
Uliana Andreevna Bunsha, superintendent's wife
Natalya Kustinskaya
Yakin's mistress
Vladimir Etush
Anton Semyonovich Shpak, dentist
Mikhail Pugovkin
film director Yakin
Sergei Filippov
swedish ambassador
Eduard Bredun
radio goods speculator
Aleksandr Vigdorov
archer
Valentin Grachyov
archer
Natalya Gurzo
dental nurse
Ivan Zhevago
doctor
Anatoliy Kalabulin
archer
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FAQ about Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession
What is Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession about?
A scientist builds a time machine and accidentally sends his apartment complex manager and a petty burglar to 16th century Moscow, while Tsar Ivan the Terrible travels to 1973.
When was Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession released?
Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession was released in 1973.
What genres does Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession belong to?
Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession is categorised as Comedy, Science Fiction.
Who stars in Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession?
The cast of Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession includes Aleksandr Demyanenko, Yuriy Yakovlev, Leonid Kuravlyov, Savely Kramarov, Natalya Seleznyova.