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An Ideal Husband
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An Ideal Husband

1980-12-20 · 88 min · ★ 6.0

Romance · Comedy · Drama

British MP Sir Robert Chiltern is known for his honesty and integrity. To match his wife, Lady Chiltern, who is an example of high morality. However, the past of Sir Robert, as it turned out, is not at all perfect. Famous socialite adventurer Laura Cheveley, with evidence of his long-standing dishonorable act, is trying to blackmail Chiltern. Not only Sir Robert's reputation and career are at stake, but also family happiness. His best friend comes to the rescue — Lord Goring.

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Directors
Viktor Georgiyev
Production companies
Mosfilm
Countries
Soviet Union
Status
Released

Top Cast

Yuriy YakovlevYuriy YakovlevSir Robert Chiltern
Lyudmila GurchenkoLyudmila GurchenkoMrs. Cheveley
Anna TvelenyovaAnna TvelenyovaLady Chiltern
Eduard MartsevichEduard MartsevichLord Goring
Pavel KadochnikovPavel KadochnikovLord Caversham
Yelena KorenevaYelena KorenevaMiss Mabel Chiltern
Yevgeniya KhanayevaYevgeniya KhanayevaLady Markby
Eve KiviEve KiviLady Basildon
Alla BudnitskayaAlla BudnitskayaMrs. Marchmont
Igor DmitrievIgor DmitrievVicomte de Nanjac
Boris KhimichevBoris KhimichevJabez Carib
Albert FilozovAlbert FilozovMr. Trafford
Ivan VoronovIvan VoronovMason
Konstantin KarelskikhKonstantin KarelskikhPhipps

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