N. Karachentsov, whose filmography for the most part consists of films of Soviet cinema classics, is one of the most talented Russian actors in the second half of the 20th century. Unfortunately, for health reasons, the artist was forced to leave the stage, but during his long career, he left a rich legacy. So, what films with Karachentsov must be watched by a lover of a good movie?
The early years and early careers
Nikolai Karachentsov is a native Muscovite. His father worked as a graphic artist, and his mother worked as a choreographer. In such a creative family, a gifted child must have been born - it happened.
Nicholas grew up an artistic boy. He showed interest in music. In high school, Kolya became addicted to amateur theater and took an active part in amateur performances.
Karachentsov entered the Moscow Art Theater School on the first try, which is a great success. During his studies, Nikolai managed to excel and become one of the best students. After graduation, the young man was assigned to Lenkom, where he subsequently worked all his life.
The theatrical career of Nikolai Petrovich was as successful as the screen. Karachentsov, whose filmography began to replenish with films back in 1968, after a couple of years, he switched to playing the main roles in various films.
Creative breakthrough
After a series of now little-known films (“The Eldest Son”, “The Magic Lantern”), Nikolai Karachentsov received a prominent role in the musical comedy by Jan Fried “Dog in the Hay”. It was 1977, and Karachentsov played the Marquis of Ricardo, in love with Countess Diana.
Karachentsov’s partners on the set were such stars of the Soviet cinema as Mikhail Boyarsky, Margarita Terekhova, Igor Dmitriev, Armen Dzhigarkhanyan and many others. This role made the actor famous throughout the Soviet Union.
Further, Jan Fried invited Nikolai Petrovich in another of his screen productions - “Pious Martha”. Again, the main female role in the musical film Frida went to Margarita Terekhova, and the main male role this time was played by Emanuel Vitorgan. Karachentsov got a supporting role: he played a close friend of the protagonist.
Films of Jan Fried enjoyed great success with the public, so we can say that the actor made a name for himself in these paintings. And, of course, we must not forget the famous children's film "The Adventures of Electronics" directed by Konstantin Bromberg, in which Nikolai Petrovich played the criminal Urry.
The best films of the 1970s
Karachentsov, whose filmography in the 70s was replenished with 25 films, played during such a period of his life in such films that are definitely worth a look.
In 79, the actor appeared in one of the series of the famous film "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson." Karachentsov played the elusive avenger Indian Jefferson Hope in a series called Bloody Inscription. The role of Sherlock Holmes in this film was played by
Vasily Livanov, Dr. Watson was played by Vitaly Solomin.
The film “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson” is worth seeing if only because the British themselves recognized this adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's works as the best of all existing, and Livanov himself was awarded the Order of the British Empire.
In the same 79th year, Karachentsov starred in yet another iconic Soviet television series - “Connoisseurs Conduct Investigation”. In the series entitled “A stock with a cucumber,” the actor played the role of jeweler Kim Faleev.
"Juno and Avos". Karachentsov as Count Rezanov
The 80s began for the actor with work on the legendary performance of Mark Zakharov "Juno and Avos." Initially, Nikolai Karachentsov played Count Rezanov (the main role) in the theatrical version of the rock opera, which was shown on the stage of Lenkom. However, the play was so popular that in 1983 its television version was created. Subsequently, this opera was seen by Pierre Cardin and contributed to its popularization in France. Soon the troupe "Lenkoma" and, of course, Karachentsov went on a European tour, showing "Juno and Avos" on the best theatrical stages of the USA, Germany and Holland.
What is it about in the rock opera Juno and Avos? Karachentsov plays in the production of Count Rezanov, who in 1806 leads two ships of the same name to the shores of America. Its purpose is to establish trade relations between California and the Russian Empire. In California, Rezanov has an affair with the daughter of a famous Spanish colonist. They secretly get married in spite of all the gossip, but Rezanov needs to go on the return trip. The beloved promises the count that he will wait for his return. She had been waiting for him for thirty years, not even suspecting that Rezanov had died on the way to Russia.
To this day, musical hits from the opera - "I Will Never Forget" and "Song of the Sailors" are very popular.
Karachentsov: filmography. Later paintings
The undoubted hits in the actor’s later filmography are the films “The Battalions Ask for Fire”, “The Man from the Capuchin Boulevard” and the crime film “Deja Vu”. In the 90s, the actor continued to star actively: "Romance of the Poet", "Quiet Don", "Queen Margot". In the 2000s, films with his participation “Dossier of Detective Dubrovsky” and “Secrets of Palace Coups” enjoyed success.
Rumors about the death of the artist
In 2005, Karachentsov had a serious accident, after which he recovered for a long time. Since then, unfounded rumors have spread in the media, such as “Moscow said goodbye to Nikolai Karachentsov,” “Karachentsov died,” etc. In fact, the actor recently celebrated his 70th birthday and feels relatively good. So the date of the death of Karachentsov is nothing more than a myth.