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Azazel

  • TV Movie
  • 2002
  • 3h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
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Oleg Basilashvili, Sergey Bezrukov, Marina Neyolova, and Ilya Noskov in Azazel (2002)
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A mini-series based on the novel of the same name by Boris Akunin.A mini-series based on the novel of the same name by Boris Akunin.A mini-series based on the novel of the same name by Boris Akunin.

  • Director
    • Aleksandr Adabashyan
  • Writer
    • Boris Akunin
  • Stars
    • Ilya Noskov
    • Marina Neyolova
    • Sergey Bezrukov
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    820
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Aleksandr Adabashyan
    • Writer
      • Boris Akunin
    • Stars
      • Ilya Noskov
      • Marina Neyolova
      • Sergey Bezrukov
    • 9User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Ilya Noskov
    Ilya Noskov
    • Erast Petrovich Fandorin
    Marina Neyolova
    Marina Neyolova
    • Lady Esther
    Sergey Bezrukov
    Sergey Bezrukov
    • Ivan Frantsevich Brilling
    Larisa Borushko
    • Amaliya Kazimirovna Bezhetskaya
    Sergey Chonishvili
    • Ippolit Aleksandrovich Zurov
    Marina Aleksandrova
    Marina Aleksandrova
    • Lizanka von Evert-Kolokoltseva
    Kirill Pirogov
    Kirill Pirogov
    • Akhtyrtsev
    Oleg Basilashvili
    Oleg Basilashvili
    • Lavrenty Arkadyevich Mizinov
    Ewa Szykulska
    Ewa Szykulska
    • Emma Gottliebovna Pful
    Feliks Antipov
    • Grushin
    Dmitri Burkhankin
    • Kokorin
    Yuri Avsharov
    • Georg
    Aleksandr Orlovskiy
    • Cunningham
    Vasiliy Kupriyanov
    Vasiliy Kupriyanov
    • Evert-Kolokoltsev
    Valentin Golubenko
    Valentin Golubenko
    • Klaus
    Evgeniy Grishkovets
    Evgeniy Grishkovets
    • Akhimas
    Aleksandr Soldatov
    • Kukin
    Lyubov Rudneva
    Lyubov Rudneva
    • Agrafyona Kondratyevna
    • Director
      • Aleksandr Adabashyan
    • Writer
      • Boris Akunin
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    User reviews9

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    10datuchinio

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    this film is really fantastic! Firstfully I have to say that the novel is written by Georgian writer not Russian, so it is the main reason ,why this film is so fascinating. this is very good story about Masons, and it is really interesting. I like acting in this film, especially the actor Basilashvili, he acts professionally , and of course he is Georgian not Russian. I think it's a good drama combined with detective plot. the end of the film is amazing, maybe the film is a bit long to see it ,when i saw it , I was really excited.So I want to add that this is the best Russian film, I have ever seen, and advise all film fans to see it ,they will enjoy it very much, but when they will see, they must foresee that without Georgian writer and actors this film would'Nat exist.
    4job4r2000

    don't waste your time

    the book might be good, but the movie is quite disappointing.

    the acting is really bad. especially the main character is really annoying. since the movie was too long, there was almost no suspense for a detective story. sometimes it looks like a comedy, but unfortunately a bad one. the story is quite predictable. all in all, it is a waste of time. if you want to see a well done russian detective story, watch the old episodes of "adventures of sherlock homes".
    8OlegSinitsin

    Entertaining and well directed

    Investigating a trivial suicide, young detective runs into a worldwide conspiracy... The plot unfolds steadily during the whole movie, and you would never guess who pulls the strings. The cast is top notch. Non an Oscar class, but still a very entertaining and well directed movie.

    I would just like to invite visitors to see pictures from the movie and watch a detailed trailer at RussArt.com.

    Pictures: http://russart.com/?moviepictures&mid=38

    Trailer: http://russart.com/?movietrailer&mid=38

    Those who read Russian can find more materials useful: press articles, reviews, etc.
    russian33

    Excellent adaptation of the book

    Excellent adaptaion of the first book by Boris Akunin "Azazel'". The book is the first of series of books about Fandorin, a young Russian detective. The movie was made for TV, but it was done very well, following the book to the end. Currently there are talks of making an English version movie. Unfortunatelly, this movie is entirely in Russian.
    5manya7-1

    Not so bad, not so good

    It would be hard for a film version to do justice to the book "Azazel": in my opinion the best of the Fandorin series, although "Death of Achilles" ranks a close second. The period costumes are enjoyable, as are the characterizations of Brilling, Bezhetskaya, Liza and especially Lady Adair. The actor portraying Fandorin, unfortunately, falls a little short of the mark--however, a larger than life character is hard to cast correctly.

    For once, the film follows the book (thank you, Mr. Akunin, for the script). Those who complain about the length of the film need to realize that this was originally a TV serial, each segment running 48 minutes as most serials do on Russian TV.

    Not the best it could have been, but definitely a warm-up for IMO, the best Russian serial of all time: "The Idiot"----a must see for anyone. Fortunately, the Idiot has subtitles in English, but the language is so beautiful (the 19th century idiom is delightful), one must listen carefully to appreciate.

    It will be interesting to see what Hollyweird does with "Azazel" in 2009. Milla Jovovich as Bezhetskaya: inspired casting choice!

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    • Goofs
      When elderly policeman reads the last will of the deceased, there is a rap sheet on the wall with fingerprints and front-and-side mughots. However, movie takes place in 1876 while dactyloscopy has not been introduced into police procedure until 1891 (and gained popularity even later) while front-and-side mughots were first used in the first years of 20th century.
    • Connections
      Edited from Azazel: Kollezhskiy registrator (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      Kuda, kuda Vy udalilis
      Performed by Aleksandr Ivanov

      Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (as P. Chaykovskiy)

      Lyrics by Aleksandr Pushkin (as A. Pushkin)

      (p) Real Records

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    • Release date
      • March 10, 2002 (Russia)
    • Country of origin
      • Russia
    • Language
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • Азазель
    • Filming locations
      • Prague, Czech Republic
    • Production companies
      • Obshchestvennoe Rossiyskoe Televidenie (ORT)
      • Studio Trite
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      3 hours 28 minutes
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