In the Soviet Union , not only good comedies were shot, but also excellent detective stories. The USSR gave the world, for example, the best film adaptation of a book about Sherlock Holmes. Moreover, the British themselves recognized this and even awarded Vasily Livanov the Order of the British Empire. But not only this film can be proud of the Land of Soviets. There are at least five paintings that are definitely worth a look for any connoisseur of quality movies.
Detectives of the USSR: list. "Meeting place can not be Changed"
“The meeting place cannot be changed” is a cult film that continues to be quoted everywhere even today. This picture has everything the best detectives of the USSR can be proud of: a sharp plot, breathtaking pictures of chases and shootings, intricate stories, tough confrontation between gangs and groups.
Initially, according to the script, the main character of the film was to be the selfless and good-natured war veteran Sharapov performed by Vladimir Konkin. But already in the process of filming, it became clear who the real star of this film is.
The central figure of this detective story is the uncompromising Gleb Zheglov performed by Vladimir Vysotsky. The actor starred in the picture of Stanislav Govorukhin shortly before his death and even tried to refuse to participate in the project due to poor health. But the director still persuaded him to stay, and this screen work became one of the best in the filmography of the artist.
Each time, watching a movie, the audience with bated breath is watching not only the wonderful play of the actors, but also the work of the experienced operative Zheglov, who is on the heels of following the ingenious gang "Black Cat".
USSR detective films: list. The Mystery of the Blackbirds
In 1983, director Vadim Derbenev decided to film one of the works of “Agatha Christie”. So the film "The Secret of Blackbirds" appeared, which is part of a gold collection called "Detectives of the USSR."
The main character of this screen production is the inimitable Miss Marple performed by Estonian actress Ita Ever. Together with Inspector Neal, the insightful Miss Marple is trying to solve the mystery of the mysterious murders that take place in the home of a multi-millionaire. Over time, the detective couple has no doubt that the true culprit of everything that happened is one of the family members. But the adversary is too cunning to betray himself. Clinging to minor details, Mrs. Marple still manages to unravel the intentions of the attacker.
Such famous actors as Vladimir Sedov (Boris Godunov), Lyubov Polishchuk (12 chairs), Tamara Nosova (Kingdom of Crooked Mirrors) and Yuri Belyaev (Countess de Monsoro) were involved in this picture.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson
The best detectives of the USSR are of interest not only in the former Soviet republics, but also abroad. For example, the adaptation of Igor Maslennikov detective works of Arthur Conan Doyle in the UK received the highest rating.
In 2006, in connection with this, the leading actor (Vasily Livanov) was awarded the Order of the British Empire. Of all the foreign adaptations of the immortal works of the Englishman, the British themselves recognized the film by the Soviet director as the most successful and intriguing.
Maslennikov made five films about Sherlock Holmes with a total duration of 766 minutes. The main role was entrusted to Vasily Livanov, who did a wonderful job with her. The partner of Sherlock - Dr. Watson - was played by the famous Soviet actor Vitaly Solomin. Also, such celebrities as Nikita Mikhalkov, Oleg Yankovsky, Irina Kupchenko, Borislav Brondukov and Rina Zelenaya were involved in the project.
"Investigators are Experts"
Another iconic work of Soviet filmmakers is the detective series “Connoisseurs Conduct Investigation”. The main characters of this film are Znamensky, Cybrit, and Tomin, who together unravel the most controversial and complicated affairs. Each film is a new story, new criminals and new investigations. The film was shot from 1971 to 2003. But unfortunately, during this period many people in the film crew changed, so the last pictures are not as interesting as the series that were released in the 70s. Nevertheless, the series “Investigators are Investigating” remains one of the most popular among fans of detective cinema.
"Gentlemen of Fortune"
USSR detectives are the most diverse films, the central figures of which are not always the valiant policemen. Alexander Sery in 1971 made a picture, the main character of which was an ordinary teacher in a kindergarten.
According to the plot of the film “Gentlemen of Fortune”, it is found out by absurd chance that an ordinary Soviet citizen Yevgeny Troshkin looks like a criminal in two drops of water, a docent who had stolen a valuable historical artifact with his gang. The modest head of the kindergarten, who had never talked with criminals in his life, the police persuade them to infiltrate the docent’s gang and find out secret information. Troshkin does not even suspect what adventures await him ahead, if he agrees to this adventure.
The picture “Gentlemen of Fortune” is good primarily because all the events are narrated with a fair amount of humor, therefore 84 minutes of screen time fly by in an instant.