The Suicide
As Soviet Russia enters the era of the New Economic Policy, Semyon Podsekalnikov decides to stop looking for a job. However, the prospect of living at the expense of his wife and mother-in-law seems unbearable. Having reached the end of his tether, Semyon is resolved to take his own life. Based on Nikolai Erdman's controversial play.
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The Suicide
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1990
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
Comedy
User Score
60%
Original Title
Самоубийца
Production Companies
Mosfilm, Slovo
Director
Valery Pendrakovsky
Description
As Soviet Russia enters the era of the New Economic Policy, Semyon Podsekalnikov decides to stop looking for a job. However, the prospect of living at the expense of his wife and mother-in-law seems unbearable. Having reached the end of his tether, Semyon is resolved to take his own life. Based on Nikolai Erdman's controversial play.
