Chasing Two Hares

Chasing Two Hares

1961 · 77 min · UK · 8.0 (33 votes)
Dir. Viktor Ivanov · Starring Oleg Borisov, Margarita Krinitsyna, Mykola Yakovchenko, Anna Kushnirenko, Nonna Koperzhynska, Nataliia Naum · Music Vadym Homoliaka
Comedy

Based on the Ukrainian vaudeville by Mykhailo Starytskyi, the famous Ukrainian writer. The leading character, Svyryd Petrovych Holokhvosty had his own barbershop in town and a reputation of a dandy. Once, after losing everything he had at cards, he decided to remedy his financial situation by a profitable marriage. A rich but ugly girl named Pronya Sirko fell for the illustrious suitor’s courtship...

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A whirlwind of mistaken identities and absurd schemes. This film is a delightful, fast-paced romp through social aspirations and romantic mishaps, guaranteed to leave you in stitches with its witty dialogue and over-the-top performances.

hilariouschaoticlightheartedwittyfreneticvaudevilleslapstickperiod piecescrewball comedydeceptionsocial climbingmarriageabsurdity
double lifebased on play or musicalweddingukraine