The film "Beware, grandmother!" appeared on the screens in 1961. The ironic and kind comedy in the Soviet years gathered millions of viewers at the screens. The popularity of the film was also affected by the participation in it of Faina Georgievna Ranevskaya, who is known and loved by more than one generation. The improvisation master not only brilliantly coped with the role, but also made her own adjustments to the script.
How can you briefly characterize the movie “Caution, Grandma!”? The cast, selected very well, an interesting plot and a generous portion of humor - all this is about the film, the contents of which are described below.
main character
The young girl Elena (performed by Ariadne Shengelaya) assumes the post of director of the House of Culture. The nuance is that the building is under construction and is not yet ready for work. Rehearsals of the reporting concert are actively going on, but it may not take place, because financing suddenly stops. Conversation of Elena with the higher authorities does not lead to anything. The official does not go to meet the main character and anyone who is interested in the functioning of the House of Culture.
Ranevskaya as the restless grandmother
Things are worse than ever, but Elena has a wonderful grandmother, Elena Timofeevna, whose role is played by Faina Ranevskaya. She has more than enough energy, and even more enthusiasm. Upon learning of the granddaughter’s troubles, the grandmother immediately decides to help her. She convenes the old guard as soon as possible, and construction resumes. Young people also get involved in work, realizing that the future of the House of Culture depends on them in many ways. The head of the construction department is trying to interfere with the construction, and many fun episodes are associated with this. Opposing active citizens will not be easy.
In addition to the war for the House of Culture, another war occurs in the life of Helen. Between her and her chosen one Vasya, disputes constantly flare up. The girlfriends of the main character are also looking for happiness in their personal lives. Quarrels and reconciliations alternate, there is no stability. Will an active grandmother be able to contribute? Do not doubt it. Tips Elena Timofeevna help girls deal with their grooms.
You can’t refuse the purposefulness of the film’s heroes, all of them are fighting for success, no one takes off from work. When people who are not indifferent and active take up the matter, the work is debated.
The whirlwind grandmother motivates everyone to work and she has time everywhere. In her years she famously drives Moskvich and leads an active lifestyle. While other pensioners sit on a bench all day, Elena Timofeevna manages to go everywhere.
"Beware, grandmother!": Actors and roles
The main roles, as already mentioned, were played by Ariadne Shengelaya and Faina Ranevskaya. Julian Panich played the chosen one of Elena in the film "Caution, Grandma!". The actor played the last role in the movie in 1967. For many years he was engaged in directing and journalism. Since 1996, Panich has been living in Paris.
One of the heroines was played by Nina Urgant in the movie "Caution, Grandma!". Actor, TV presenter and showman Ivan Urgant today, of course, is better known than his grandmother - once a very popular artist. In her filmography, the main roles are few. But there is a movie among them, which has become the hallmark of the actress - Paradise from the film “Belorussky Station”.
Played in the movie "Caution, Grandma!" and actor Leonid Bykov. This man made an invaluable contribution to domestic cinema many years after the premiere of comedy. Namely, in 1973, when he created one of the best Soviet military films - “Only Old Men Go to Battle”.
Other actors
"Beware, grandmother!" - a comedy, in which the namesake of the aforementioned actor and director - Rolan Bykov also took part. The construction manager was played by Konstantin Adashevsky. Other actors in the film: Sergey Filippov, Leonid Satanovsky, Lyudmila Markelia, Vladimir Lepko, Svetlana Kharitonova.