Boris and Natasha (1992)

The classic cartoon spies, Boris and Natasha, get their very own live-action adventure. Sent to America to find an important microchip, the usually villainous duo begin to question who they're working for and why.

Director:

Charles Martin Smith

Writers:

Jay Ward (cartoon characters), Charles Fradin (story),

Stars:

Sally Kellerman, Dave Thomas, Andrea Martin

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sally Kellerman	...	Natasha Fatale
Dave Thomas	...	Boris Badunov
Andrea Martin	...	Toots
John Calvin	...	Harve
Paxton Whitehead	...	Anton / Kreeger Paulovitch
Larry Cedar	...	Mr. X / Willie
Christopher Neame	...	Fearless Leader
Alex Rocco	...	Sheldon Kaufman
John Candy	...	Kalishak
Anthony Newley	...	Sal Manelli
José Eber	...	Jose
Sid Haig	...	Colonel Gorda
Anson Downes	...	Agent Mike
J. Jay Saunders	...	Agent Dan (as Jay J. Sanders)
Linda Favila	...	Salon Worker

Storyline

Boris Badenov and Natasha Fatale are still spies for the mean little country of Pottsylvania, where, sandwiched between the nations Wrestlemania and Yoursovania, the Cold War is still frigid. Their Fearless Leader hatches a plan to capture a time-reverse micro-chip, using the two spies as high-profile patsies. They clumsily defect to America and try to unravel F.L.'s master plan. But can these dim-witted fools survive a secret assassin, exploding potatoes and the temptations of capitalism? And what of their old foes, "Moosk unt Squoirrel"?

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Plot Keywords:

spy | microchip | inside joke | scar | cult film | 

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Taglines:

It's Good to be Bad!

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Genres:

Comedy | Action

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 April 1992 (USA)

Also Known As:

Boris e Natasha

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Management Company Entertainment Group (MCEG)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Was originally intended for a theatrical release.

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Quotes

[repeated line]
Boris Badenov: The four corners of Egypt belong to King Tut.

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Crazy Credits

After the end credits, the Bellhop is seen still speaking to the corpse of Mr. X / Willie.

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Connections

Follows Rocky and His Friends (1959)

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Soundtracks

"The Good, the Bad and the Ugly"
By Ennio Morricone
Used by permission of EMI Unart Catalog Inc.

User Reviews

A completely underrated little comedy.

I just can't understand what people find to hate about this movie. Personally, I love it, but even then, everyone I've shown it to at least enjoy it, and mostly really like it.

The bench mark test is the first ten minutes of the film. If you don't laugh during that, (and with as many silly references and witty wordplay you should) you won't during the rest of the film, because the humor stays at that same level.

The comedy is quick, witty, and just as silly as the original Rocky and Bullwinkle show. The plot is complicated and keeps you guessing. And the surprise ending is brilliant.

In all, this is an incredibly underrated little film; if you like the original show you would be in a sorry state not to catch this movie.