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Formula of Love

Original title: Formula lyubvi
  • TV Movie
  • 1984
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
2.8K
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Formula of Love (1984)
ComedyRomance

A young aristocrat, Aleksei Fedyashev, is languishing in his family's country estate, spending his days reading poetry and confessing his love... to a statue. Upon hearing that famous Count ... Read allA young aristocrat, Aleksei Fedyashev, is languishing in his family's country estate, spending his days reading poetry and confessing his love... to a statue. Upon hearing that famous Count Cagliostro is touring Russia and has created quite a buzz in high society with his "magic"... Read allA young aristocrat, Aleksei Fedyashev, is languishing in his family's country estate, spending his days reading poetry and confessing his love... to a statue. Upon hearing that famous Count Cagliostro is touring Russia and has created quite a buzz in high society with his "magic", he decides to ask the Count to bring the statue to life...

  • Director
    • Mark Zakharov
  • Writers
    • Grigori Gorin
    • Aleksei Tolstoy
  • Stars
    • Nodar Mgaloblishvili
    • Elena Valyushkina
    • Aleksandr Mikhaylov
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    2.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mark Zakharov
    • Writers
      • Grigori Gorin
      • Aleksei Tolstoy
    • Stars
      • Nodar Mgaloblishvili
      • Elena Valyushkina
      • Aleksandr Mikhaylov
    • 8User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Nodar Mgaloblishvili
    Nodar Mgaloblishvili
    • Alessandro Cagliostro
    Elena Valyushkina
    Elena Valyushkina
    • Mariya
    Aleksandr Mikhaylov
    • Aleksey Fedyashev
    Elena Aminova
    • Lorenza
    Aleksandr Abdulov
    Aleksandr Abdulov
    • Jacob
    Semyon Farada
    Semyon Farada
    • Margadon
    Tatyana Pelttser
    Tatyana Pelttser
    • Fedosya Ivanovna
    Aleksandra Zakharova
    Aleksandra Zakharova
    • Fimka
    Leonid Bronevoy
    Leonid Bronevoy
    • Doctor
    Nikolai Skorobogatov
    Nikolai Skorobogatov
    • Stepan
    Elena Afanaseva
    • Ballet group - dancer
    Anya Andrianova
    • Praskovya Tulupova
    I. Bekhtemirov
    • Ballet group - dancer
    Mikhail Bychkov
    Mikhail Bychkov
    Varvara Cherkesova
    • Old lady séance attendee of Cagliostro
    Armen Dzhigarkhanyan
    Armen Dzhigarkhanyan
    • Alessandro Cagliostro
    • (voice)
    Anna Frolovtseva
    Anna Frolovtseva
    • Maid in the house of Ivan Antonovich
    K. Geraskin
    • Ballet group - dancer
    • Director
      • Mark Zakharov
    • Writers
      • Grigori Gorin
      • Aleksei Tolstoy
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    9hellywood

    Not so easy...

    I am really surprised with the previous comment. My personal point of view - this is really sad movie under the cover of comedy. I think Caliostro is one of the best character which I have ever seen. You know, almost all Soviet movies and cartoons consist of several layers and you can re watch them hundred of times and every time figure out something new. Mark Zakharov is a brilliant director and all his movies have a little absurd screenplay and magnificent sense. About the cast: every actor is genius by his/her self and great altogether. Just take a look at Bronevoy, Pelttser, Farada. Besides, I don't know any other movie which gave such amount of memorable quotes.
    rouzanna

    Good but not the best

    Mark Zakharov being my favourite director, I would say this is not one of his best movies. And maybe this is just because I don't like the plot (you know, all of that Caliostro things), because the cast and the quality of acting is impressive. Also, there are a number of funny statements in the movie, and a bit of romance. Overall, you could watch this one if you need another Sunday-style-mild-comedy. But I would rather recommend Tot Samiy Munchgausen, which is by far the best of Zakharov's movies. Still 6.5 out of 10.
    10vlahov

    Absolutely brilliant and provocative. IT IS NOT FOR SIMPLE MINDED!

    This movie definitely deserves 10/10. A brilliant piece of pure art. This is an outstanding example of how real movies are being made, especially the low budget ones. I can understand totally the above-mentioned reviewer for not understanding the beauty of it. I am sorry to say but this movie is not for simpleminded rednecks around /if any/. I highly doubt if any viewer not with Russian roots can understand the high satire of Alexey Tolstoi *for simpleminded also - this is NOT Lev Nikolayevich who wrote WAR AND PEACE, he is SF (mostly) author!* This is undoubtedly one of the best in its genre and it is definitely worth looking. I had the tremendous pleasure of buying this gem on DVD in Moscow and have watched it several times since. Greatly recommended!
    Tootoos

    I've got tired of this comedy

    I saw it first time when I was about 11? so by this time I've seen it about ten times. This film really irritates me with its endless optimism. The song which heroes of A. Abdulov and S. Farada sing about 7 times during the film simply kills me. The others actors are mostly wooden and not impressing. If you want to see a really good comedy from Mark Zakharov, watch "12 chairs" (TV-series).
    vmarkov

    Excellent grotesque movie!

    Wonderful script! Story about Count di Cagliostro - surrounded by extravagant assistants (con artists), coming to Russia. Got himself into trouble, within short period of time, he had to run away from law enforcement troops. On his way from St. Petersburg to Europe Cagliostro with his cortege, manages to break his carriage, and stuck in the middle of the Russia for unknown period of time...

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    • Trivia
      During the recording of the "Neapolitan song (Un momento)" the vocal part of Semyon Farada was performed by Gennadiy Gladkov.
    • Quotes

      Margadon: Peasant, would you like to find big, but pure love? Then come to the hayloft by the evening.

      Fimka: Why not? I'll come. Only you should come too. Because the other gentleman promised to come, but got scared afterwards.

      Zhakob: She won't come alone. She'll come with the blacksmith.

      Margadon: What do we need a blacksmith for? We don't need a blacksmith. What am I, a horse?

      Fimka: He is my uncle, like a father to me... You're going to propose, aren't you?

      Margadon: OK, that's enough. You are free to go. Can't you see that we're in the middle of a game?

    • Connections
      Featured in Aleksandr Abdulov. Zhizn bez oglyadki (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      Zoloto
      Music by Gennadiy Gladkov

      Lyrics by Yuliy Kim

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    • Release date
      • December 30, 1984 (Soviet Union)
    • Country of origin
      • Soviet Union
    • Language
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • Graf Cagliostro und die Formel der Liebe
    • Filming locations
      • Barybino, Russia(https: //restsnames.info/profile/aleksandr-kulomzin-ya-schastliv-do-nevozmozhnosti.html)
    • Production company
      • Ekran
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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