Lieutenant Kizhe
A copying error by a military scribe turns the Russian words "the lieutenants, however" into what looks like "lieutenant Kizhe". The Tsar reads the error, and wants to meet this (non-existent) lieutenant. The courtiers, eager to avoid the wrath of the temperamental Tsar, create a Kizhe to serve as their royal scapegoat.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Lieutenant Kizhe
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 7, 1934
Runtime
1h 23m
Genres
Comedy, Drama, History
User Score
52%
Original Title
Поручик Киже
Production Companies
Belgoskino
Director
Alexandr Faintsimmer
Description
A copying error by a military scribe turns the Russian words "the lieutenants, however" into what looks like "lieutenant Kizhe". The Tsar reads the error, and wants to meet this (non-existent) lieutenant. The courtiers, eager to avoid the wrath of the temperamental Tsar, create a Kizhe to serve as their royal scapegoat.
