The Cutlass
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“Dagger will reveal its secret to those who deserve it...”
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The teenager Misha Polyakov, being with his mother in a Ukrainian village on vacation with his grandmother and about to return home to Petrograd, offers his best friend Genka to go with him. Suddenly, a white gang of Nikitsky bursts into the village and attacks Misha’s house, where Commissioner Polevoy lives. The purpose of Nikitskiy (aka Nikolskiy) is a dagger located at Polevoy. Saving the commissioner, Misha learns from him the history and secret of the weapon, and receives it for storage with a request to solve the secret. Having returned with adventures to Petrograd, Misha Polyakov with friends begins to unravel the riddle of the dagger, in the handle of which is encrypted text.
Cast
Arkadi Tolbuzin
as Commissar Polevoy
Bruno Frejndlikh
as Nikitskiy
Vladimir Shakhmametiev
as Misha Polyakov
Boris Arakelov
as Genka
Nina Krachkovskaya
as Valya Ivanova
German Khovanov
as Sviridov
Natalya Rashevskaya
as Mariya Gavrilovna Terentyeva
Konstantin Adashevsky
as Philatelist
Sergei Filippov
as Filin
Igor Kasparov
as Slava
Valeri Sebekin
as Vovka Baranov
Viktor Brits
as Misha Korovin
Boris Ignatyev
as Borka
Aleksandr Susnin
as Styopa
Vadim Medvedev
as Vladimir Vladimirovich Terentyev
Yekaterina Sobol
as бабушка Бяшки
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About The Cutlass
“Dagger will reveal its secret to those who deserve it...”
The teenager Misha Polyakov, being with his mother in a Ukrainian village on vacation with his grandmother and about to return home to Petrograd, offers his best friend Genka to go with him. Suddenly, a white gang of Nikitsky bursts into the village and attacks Misha’s house, where Commissioner Polevoy lives. The purpose of Nikitskiy (aka Nikolskiy) is a dagger located at Polevoy. Saving the commissioner, Misha learns from him the history and secret of the weapon, and receives it for storage with a request to solve the secret. Having returned with adventures to Petrograd, Misha Polyakov with friends begins to unravel the riddle of the dagger, in the handle of which is encrypted text. Running 83 minutes.
The Cutlass Cast and Characters
The cast features Arkadi Tolbuzin (as Commissar Polevoy), Bruno Frejndlikh (as Nikitskiy), Vladimir Shakhmametiev (as Misha Polyakov), Boris Arakelov (as Genka), and Nina Krachkovskaya (as Valya Ivanova). Their performances are a major reason The Cutlass has built such a passionate audience.
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The Cutlass flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy Russian storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch The Cutlass online for free?
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How long is The Cutlass?
The Cutlass runs for 83 minutes (about 1.4 hour).
Is The Cutlass good? What's the rating?
The Cutlass holds a 4.4/10 rating based on 5 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.
Who is in the cast of The Cutlass?
The main cast includes Arkadi Tolbuzin, Bruno Frejndlikh, Vladimir Shakhmametiev, and Boris Arakelov, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Cutlass available in Russian?
Yes — The Cutlass was originally produced in Russian and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was The Cutlass released?
The Cutlass was released in 1954.
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What is The Cutlass about?
The Cutlass is a Mystery/Family film. The teenager Misha Polyakov, being with his mother in a Ukrainian village on vacation with his grandmother and about to return home to Petrograd, offers his best friend Genka to go with him. Suddenly, a white gang of Nikitsky bursts into the village and attacks Misha’s house, where Commissioner Polevoy lives. The purpose of Nikitskiy (aka Nikolskiy) is a dagger located at Polevoy. Saving the commissioner, Misha learns from him the history and secret of the weapon, and receives it for storage with a request to solve the secret. Having returned with adventures to Petrograd, Misha Polyakov with friends begins to unravel the riddle of the dagger, in the handle of which is encrypted text.
When was The Cutlass released?
The Cutlass was released on November 22, 1954. It has a runtime of 1h 23m. The film was produced by Lenfilm.
Who stars in The Cutlass?
The Cutlass stars Arkadi Tolbuzin, Bruno Frejndlikh, Vladimir Shakhmametiev and Boris Arakelov. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is The Cutlass available in HD?
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