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A Cruel Romance

1984 · 2 h 22 min
Directed by Eldar Ryazanov
DramaRomance

Cast

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Plot

A poor widow in a Volga town tries to marry off her daughter to a rich man, with a tragic outcome.

Sinekatalog’s take

Eldar Ryazanov's drama, from Ostrovsky's play "The Dowerless Bride", is poignant and romantic, with Nikita Mikhalkov.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 7.9 / 10 (4,502 votes)
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