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The Inspector-General (1952)

Movie ★ 6.1 132 min

Khlestakov is a young flamboyant crook, who is broke. He finds himself in a small Russian town, where local authorities are waiting for an undercover inspector from the capital St. Petersburg. Khlestakov is mistaken for an undercover inspector, and uses the situation for taking bribes from the local governor and flirting with both his wife and daughter. Khlestakov abuses the corruption and hypocrisy of the local authorities until, at the end, the real inspector shows up...

Vladimir Petrov Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 1, 1952
Runtime
132 min
IMDb
tt0045084
Language
Studio

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Inspector-General about?
Khlestakov is a young flamboyant crook, who is broke. He finds himself in a small Russian town, where local authorities are waiting for an undercover inspector from the capital St. Petersburg. Khlestakov is mistaken for an undercover inspector, and uses the situation for taking bribes from the local governor and flirting with both his wife and daughter. Khlestakov abuses the corruption and hypocrisy of the local authorities until, at the end, the real inspector shows up...
Who directed The Inspector-General?
The Inspector-General was directed by Vladimir Petrov.
Who stars in The Inspector-General?
The Inspector-General stars Igor Gorbachyov, Anastasiya Georgiyevskaya, Tamara Nosova, Aleksandr Polinskiy.
When was The Inspector-General released?
The Inspector-General is a 1952 comedy film.
Where can I watch The Inspector-General?
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