Oleg Efremov

Acting

Oleg Efremov

Born — Died

1927-10-01 — 2000-05-24

Place of birth

Moscow, RSFSR, USSR

Known for

Acting

Credits

80 titles

Known for

Film credits

1990s · 5 titles

1980s · 13 titles

Be Careful, Vasilyok! poster
9.0

Adventures of young Vasilyok who is going to the pre-school for a first time in his life.

Be Careful, Vasilyok!

1985

Restless poster
NR

The old choirmaster Vetlugin falls in love with the young Vera, the owner of a wonderful soprano. Having long dreamed of his choir performing Vivaldi's "Gloria", Vetlugin invites the girl to the leading part.

Restless

1989

Traffic Officer poster
6.7

A comic drama about a permanently going duel between Traffic Officer and powerful businessman.

Traffic Officer

1982

I Don't Want to Be Unhappy poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

I Don't Want to Be Unhappy

1983

First Encounter - Last Encounter poster
5.7

The story concerns the events in Saint Petersburg on the eve of the First World War. Private detective Petya Chukhontsev, a law student who has not completed his studies, investigates the case of the murdered inventor Kuklin. He was murdered exactly as he predicted during a New Year's visit to Chukhontsev. While investigating the Kuklin case, Petya soon realizes that the central figure in this case is the German Scholz, the owner, who cheaply buys up the inventions of Russian craftsmen and hands them over to the spy Siegfried Gay, an advisor to the German embassy. . However, Petya will soon understand that it is better to mind his own business...

First Encounter - Last Encounter

1987

Let the Charms Last Long poster
6.0

Anton Nikolaevich Skvortsov (O.Yefremov) is a strong and resolute person, for all his life he has been heading a big labor collective, and now he is retired, he interred his wife half a year ago, beared infarction, and now is living in his big flat with a daughter, her husband and a grown-up granddaughter. His attending doctor recommended his daughter to send him to the veterans house, in order that he could live with coevals, surrounded by congenial people and not feel so lonely. Not being able to stand all this, Anton Nikolaevich runs away from his house and goes on a sightseeing tour about Moscow. On the excursion bus he gets acquainted with Anna Konstantinovna (I.Savvina), whos retired on pension. This meeting turnes his life upside-down.

Let the Charms Last Long

1984

Another Man's Wife and Husband Under Bed poster
5.8

Based on the early stories of Fyodor Dostoevsky. A jealous husband is trying to track down his wife, whom he suspects of cheating. He is persistent and purposeful — it seems that a little more, and the cheat will be brought to light! But men will never surpass women's cunning and resourcefulness.

Another Man's Wife and Husband Under Bed

1984

Why Was Olof Palme Killed? poster
8.0

From the cycle "Political Theater". The teleplay is built as a kind of investigation into the assassination of Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme, during which, unlike a criminal investigation, not the identity of the criminal is revealed, but the fate of Palme himself, his life principles, views, intentions and dreams.

Why Was Olof Palme Killed?

1987

Oleg Efremov. For The Theater To Be... poster
7.0

Oleg Yefremov was one of the most beloved actors and directors in Russia. He was the founder of the Sovremennik (Contemporary) Theatre and later became the artistic director of the Moscow Art Theatre. The film shows him in a moment of extreme dramatic tension: Yefremov has decided to split the repertory company into two. His aim is to re energize a stagnant group of actors and move them away from an artistic "dead end". The company, split into supporters and detractors discusses the situation on very heated terms. The situation mirrors the overall climate of a country and a society shaken by the changes brought about by perestroika.

Oleg Efremov. For The Theater To Be...

1987

Such a Strange Evening in a Small Family Circle poster
8.0

Twenty-seven years after the war, former radio operator Dina Aleksandrovna reunites with her comrades in an attempt to establish the true cause of the death of the commander and commissar of her partisan unit.

Such a Strange Evening in a Small Family Circle

1985

Father Had Three Sons poster
NR

The father, the captain of the merchant fleet, had three sons: Cyril - an artist, Yuri - a sailor, Gerka - a musician. It would seem that nothing can interfere with their friendship. But the older and middle brothers are in love with one girl - Svetlana. Rivalry makes them enemies. Yuri can not forgive betrayal, and between the brothers there is a big quarrel. Suddenly, misfortune falls on the family - during a fire on the ship, their father dies. Grief brings the brothers closer together.

Father Had Three Sons

1981

Batallions Ask for Fire poster
5.6

A story of a several days of intense fighting on the Eastern Front during one of the Soviet offensives in WWII.

Batallions Ask for Fire

1985

Tschechow in meinem Leben poster
8.0

Documentary about Anton Chekhov and his descendants in Moscow. Vera Tschechowa, who is the great-grandniece of the poet and writer, meets with family members, writers, and theater professionals. Past and present merge into a poetic journey of discovery into a country that, until then, had been little known in the realm of artistic sensibilities.

Tschechow in meinem Leben

1985

1970s · 16 titles

King Stag poster
5.5

A story of court intrigues, love, and betrayal. A vain king is turned into a stag and only true love can save him

King Stag

1970

Our Theatre poster
NR

An overview of the 75-year history of the Moscow Art Theatre containing unique historical footage, including rare excerpts from various stage productions.

Our Theatre

1975

Moscow, My Love poster
5.2

A young talented dancer from Japan is invited to study ballet art at a school at the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow. She achieves professional success, for the first time real love comes to her. However, the girl’s happiness was short-lived — a sudden illness of blood interferes in the fate of the dancer, like an echo of the atomic bomb in Hiroshima, where her parents lived.

Moscow, My Love

1974

The Flight poster
5.9

The film is about a group of people who in other times wouldn't have anything in common, some of them innocent bystanders, some moral criminals. But nothing is straightforward and simple. From Russia "the flight" continues to Constantinople, to Paris, back to Russia. Some of them have understood that they can't live outside Russia and go back maybe to be happy, maybe not, some go back to face sure death for their crimes, some don't go back and know that are going to miss homeland forever, some are comfortably well off (are they?) in exile.

The Flight

1971

Responsible for Everything poster
10.0

No synopsis available yet.

Responsible for Everything

1972

There, Beyond the Horizon poster
10.0

A young engineer Dmitriy Zherekhov who came to the aircraft plant is trying to prove to the director that it is necessary to switch to new methods of organizing production. He is supported by both experienced test engineer Aleksei Sedykh and test engineer Lyudmila Rudneva. Lyudmila likes Dmitriy, but his rigidity and rationalism complicate their relationship...

There, Beyond the Horizon

1976

Olga Sergeevna poster
4.0

The film tells the story of Olga Sergeevna, a renowned oceanographer. Throughout her life, Olga Sergeevna loved only one man, with whom she was never destined to find happiness.

Olga Sergeevna

1975

When I Will Become a Giant poster
6.5

Eight-grader Petya Kopeikin, despite his short stature and nondescript appearance, is constantly in the spotlight. Petya is noble, witty, well versed in literature, he writes wonderful poems. Kopeikin has long been secretly in love with his classmate Masha Goroshkina, and she is passionate about the new student from 9 "A" Kolya Kristallov. Masha tells Petya about her feelings and asks him to hand over a note to Kolya. Deeply worried from unrequited love, Petya not only doesn't stand in the way of a happier rival, but even helps him win Masha's heart. He wants to prove that courage and honor were not only inherent in the times of “musketeer” novels, but exist in our time. Petya chooses to follow the example of the hero of the famous play Edmond Rostan and in his actions copies Cyrano de Bergerac.

When I Will Become a Giant

1979

The Polynin Case poster
5.0

A story about a love between a Soviet Army officer and an actress set during the WWII.

The Polynin Case

1970

Own poster
7.7

No synopsis available yet.

Own

1970

Hello and Goodbye poster
5.6

A love story between a country policeman and a recently separated from her husband woman with three kids.

Hello and Goodbye

1972

You and Me poster
6.3

Pyotr, a once-promising neurosurgeon who left his groundbreaking research and career abroad, returns home years later in search of fulfillment. Encountering old friends, strained relationships, and the realities of his choices, Pyotr grapples with regret, identity, and the value of his work.

You and Me

1971

About Friends and Comrades poster
6.0

In Moscow in 1919 there are still anarchist organizations, whose actions are clearly anti-Soviet in nature. The Chekists have to expose their activities. The case is entrusted to three newly conscripted Komsomol comrades.

About Friends and Comrades

1970

The Imaginary Invalid poster
3.3

The hypochondriac Argan wants his daughter to marry a doctor so he can save on his medical bills.

The Imaginary Invalid

1979

Forest Swing poster
NR

Summer camp becomes a place for not only funny adventures, but also for a first feelings awakening for two fifteen years old teenagers.

Forest Swing

1975

The Life of Nyurka poster
NR

The film is dedicated to the working class. On the example of the fates of the main characters, their biographies and characters, it reveals such urgent problems as the attitude of a working man to labor, the conformity of his inclinations to his chosen profession. The obsession of the heroes and their complete dedication to their favorite work is the core of the script's dramaturgy. For both Nyurka and Mikhail Antonovich, the factory is their home, with which their entire lives are connected.

The Life of Nyurka

1971

1960s · 20 titles

War and Peace poster
7.6

The love story of young Countess Natasha Rostova and Count Pierre Bezukhov is interwoven with the Great Patriotic War of 1812 against Napoleon's invading army.

War and Peace

1968

War and Peace, Part II: Natasha Rostova poster
7.2

As 1809 nears its end, Natasha attends her first ball, where Andrei falls in love with her with the intent of marriage. However, as her father demands they wait, the prince travels abroad, leaving Natasha in desperate longing. But she meets Anatol Kuragin and forgets Andrei. Part two of the four-part adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's 1869 novel.

War and Peace, Part II: Natasha Rostova

1966

War and Peace, Part I: Andrei Bolkonsky poster
7.6

In 1805 St. Petersburg, Pierre Bezukhov, illegitimate son of a rich nobleman, is introduced to high society. His friend, Prince Andrei Bolkonsky, joins the Imperial Russian Army as aide-de-camp of General Mikhail Kutuzov in the War of the Third Coalition against General Napoleon Bonaparte. Part one of the four-part adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's 1869 novel.

War and Peace, Part I: Andrei Bolkonsky

1966

Beware of the Car! poster
7.5

An insurance agent who moonlights as a car thief steals cars various crooks and never from the common people. He sells the stolen cars and gives the money to charity. His best friend, a cop, is assigned to bring in this modern Robin Hood.

Beware of the Car!

1966

My Younger Brother poster
5.9

School is over, final exams are behind — and Dima was the first to think of waving away from home. The convictions of his elder brother Viktor about a serious attitude to the future life only more “warmed up” the four friends, and for the first time they went to Tallinn for the first time without the bored care of adults...

My Younger Brother

1962

We Are Taking All The Fire poster
5.9

Mini-series set in times of WW II about Soviet underground fighters led by brave Anna Morozova. They are establishing connection with Polish people who work on German airfield. And even small victories cost a lot sometimes.

We Are Taking All The Fire

1969

Probation poster
6.4

In 1923 two young guys with different personality traits go on probation to work with newly formed Soviet Union Criminal Investigation Department.

Probation

1960

Once More About Love poster
6.5

For the first time, Natasha saw Elektron Yevdokimov at the Polytechnic Museum, where she came with Feliks. Then she really liked the confident speaker. Relations with Feliks didn't work out, and Natasha, leaving home, became a flight attendant — that is what she called her new profession. Once in a cafe, before the next flight, Natasha saw Yevdokimov. They met and began to meet. They experience their feelings for each other in different ways. By the power of her love, Natasha makes Yevdokimov understand what love is.

Once More About Love

1968

Three Poplars on Plyuschikha Street poster
7.2

A married woman fresh from the countryside meets a charming cab driver on her first day in Moscow. They spend the day together and their fondness for each other grows...

Three Poplars on Plyuschikha Street

1968

Mama Got Married poster
5.1

Having worked at a construction site all her life, Zina raised her son alone. Now that her son is almost an adult, Victor has appeared in her life, with whom she feels good and calm. However, her son Boris is too much used to having his mother belong only to him.

Mama Got Married

1969

Shine, Shine, My Star poster
5.6

In 1920, just 3 years after the October revolution, the peoples had to decide between conforming to Bolshevism or national self-determination. In that torn-apart-time, one man, the comedian Volodya, tries to mediate, not between different ideologies, but social life and art. While others just want to wash away their gloom, he reflects on the everyday sorrows and the role of art in that time of changes.

Shine, Shine, My Star

1969

Aybolit-66 poster
6.0

In Africa, monkeys fell ill. This news was reported to Dr. Aybolit by the monkey Chichi, who escaped from the robber Barmaley. Aybolit and his assistants — Chichi and the dog Avva — are in a hurry to save the monkeys from the disease. But Barmaley and his robbers are trying to stop them.

Aybolit-66

1967

Only Three Nights poster
5.8

The love story in the remote village. Lyuba has a child, Nikolai has a wife. Nikolay, having become a projectionist, now, once a week, brings cinema to the village of Babino, where Lyuba lives. Once they loved each other, but Nikolai, unexpectedly for everyone, married another and since then tried not to be in this village. And now feelings have surged again, and both are unable to resist this love.

Only Three Nights

1969

The Girl and the Bugler poster
4.5

It is a story about 12 or 13 years old girl in the middle of 60-th in USSR. She is a pioneer. She is in love with her pioneer leader - 16-17 years old boy, who doesn't even notice her. In order to impress him she tries to find someone, who was a member of pioneer squad in 1923 - one of the first Soviet pioneers...

The Girl and the Bugler

1965

The Alive and the Dead poster
6.0

A Russian war correspondent is drafted into the war and finds himself in the middle of battle. When he loses his party card, however, he is treated as a deserter until he finds help from a kind man.

The Alive and the Dead

1964

Business Trip poster
7.5

Agricultural machinery design engineer Mikhail Shcherbakov goes to the countryside instead of taking a vacation. The tractor designed by him does not work in one of the collective farms. Circumstances force him to stay much longer than he expected. Here he meets Klava, who works in the apiary. And far from being on official business, the engineer remains on the collective farm.

Business Trip

1962

Three Fat Men poster
7.1

No synopsis available yet.

Three Fat Men

1963

Save the Drowning Man poster
8.0

The film tells about the pioneer Andrew and his friend. They imitate the accident in front of foreign tourists on the water. The young correspondent Egor noticed this, and as a result, the portraits of the pioneer hang wherever possible, he receives an invitation to the radio, people shot a movie about him. And now, when friends wanted to retreat, they began to realize that it would not be as easy as it seems...

Save the Drowning Man

1968

Direct Line poster
7.5

A few days from the life of a young scientist responsible for the failed trail.

Direct Line

1967

Touches on the V. I. Lenin's Portrait poster
10.0

Life and works of V.I. Lenin during the difficult period for the country of 1918.

Touches on the V. I. Lenin's Portrait

1967

1950s · 6 titles

Series credits

Fuse poster
7.6

Fitil is a popular Soviet/Russian television satirical/comedy short film series which ran for about 500 episodes. Some of the episodes were aimed at children, and were called Фитилёк, Fitilyok, Little Fuse. Each issue contained from the few short segments: documentary, fictional and animated ones. Directed by various artists, including Leonid Gaidai who presented his famous trio of Nikulin, Vitsin and Morgunov into the cast. It was called in USSR as "the anecdotes from the Soviet government".

Fuse

1962

Legends of Cinema poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Legends of Cinema

2016

The Life of Klim Samgin poster
7.0

The life of the intellectual Samgin, depicted against the backdrop of the grand panorama of Russian life from 1877 to 1917.

The Life of Klim Samgin

1988

No artwork available
NR

Channel 4 documentary series covering all branches of the arts.

Arthouse

1997

Chekhov and Co. poster
NR

Thirty short stories based on thirty stories by Chekhov.

Chekhov and Co.

1998

Chekhov and Co. poster
NR

Thirty short stories based on thirty stories by Chekhov.

Chekhov and Co.

1998

Open Book poster
5.2

No synopsis available yet.

Open Book

1980

Olga Sergeevna poster
6.0

The story of Olga Sergeevna, a renowned oceanographer. Throughout her life, Olga Sergeevna loved only one man, with whom she was never destined to find happiness.

Olga Sergeevna

1975

Batallions Ask for Fire poster
7.3

A story of a several days of intense fighting on the Eastern Front during one of the Soviet offensives in WWII.

Batallions Ask for Fire

1985

Call Fire for Ourselves poster
7.0

In the Soviet airbase, occupied by the Nazis, a resistance group occurs, led by a modest girl Anna Morozova. For each victory (important, albeit small on a scale of the war) they have to pay a heavy price.

Call Fire for Ourselves

1965

The Days of Surgeon Mishkin poster
NR

A story about a good doctor - surgeon Mishkin who works in a countryside hospital.

The Days of Surgeon Mishkin

1977

Behind the camera