In the film “In Search of Captain Grant”, the actors of the Soviet cinema told the audience a story once written by Jules Verne. It was about children who went on a dangerous journey to save their father. The director of the adventure picture was Stanislav Govorukhin. Who starred in his work?
“In Search of Captain Grant”: actors then and now. Nikolay Eremenko Jr.
The main role in the film - the brave Lord Glenarvan - went to the famous actor Nikolai Eremenko Jr.
Lord Glenarvan quite by accident in the waters of Scotland catches a bottle of champagne, which stores three strange notes. A little later it turns out that the same text was written in three languages - a call for help from a certain captain Grant, who disappeared with his crew a couple of years ago.
When the Scottish government refuses to search for Grant, Glenarvan decides to independently go in search of him, having assembled a brave team for this. After incredible and life-threatening trials, Glenarvan manages to keep his word and find the unfortunate captain.
Nikolai Eremenko has played in many popular films: Pirates of the 20th Century, Knightly Romance, Red and Black. Unfortunately, the actor died early: at 52, he was struck by a stroke.
“In Search of Captain Grant”: actors and roles. Tamara Akulova as Helen Glenarvan
But Tamara Akulova, who played the role of Helen Glenarvan, survives to this day. True, since 2013, the actress has not acted in films. Her last screen work was the role of Rimma Ratnikova in the series "Women on the Edge." Also in the filmography of the actress are shooting in the films “Poor Masha”, “European History”, “Sunday Papa”, “Primadonna Mary” and “The Adventures of the Magician”.
In the film “In Search of Captain Grant,” the main actors are mostly men. Tamara Akulova and her character Helen, as well as Galina Strutinskaya (Mary Grant) became a kind of decoration in the company of brave and bearded men led by Lord Glenarvan.
Vladimir Gostyukhin as McNabbs
The film “In Search of Captain Grant,” whose actors were so beloved by the viewer, made Vladimir Gostyukhin, who played in the adventure film the fearless Major Major McNabbs, also popular.
McNabbs is a companion to the Glenarvan couples who provide all assistance in the search for the missing captain Grant. He is one of the most experienced members of the expedition, who is well versed in weapons and has the necessary survival skills. You can always rely on McNabbs.
Vladimir Gostyukhin, even before participating in the film by Stanislav Govorukhin, was popular and got major roles: for example, in the film “Contract of the Century”, where he played along with Nikolai Karachentsov, or in the film “Moonlight Rainbow”, where Vasily became a partner on the set Livanov.
After the role of McNabbs, Gostyukhin played many more good screen characters. One of the most colorful is trucker Fedor Afanasyev from the series "Truckers".
Oleg Stefanko as Captain Mangles
In the movie “Finding Captain Grant,” the actors are young and attractive. Oleg Shtefanko, who has just the same Hollywood appearance, stands out among them: handsome, broad-shouldered, with bleached hair and blue eyes.
The young actor got the role of captain John Mangles, who also takes part in a dangerous journey. By the end of the film, Stefanko's character falls in love with Captain Grant's daughter, Mary, and asks for her hand.
Before collaborating with Govorukhin, Stefanko played in a number of films, but these were small, inconspicuous roles. After participating in the film about the captain Grant, Stefanko immediately got the main role in the project "Rivals" together with Larisa Guzeeva. In 2004, the actor played the main role in the series “Gentlemen Officers” along with Igor Livanov and Irina Rozanova, and in 2006 Stefanko appeared in the film “False Temptation”, where the main roles were played by Angelina Jolie and Matt Damon. Stefanko also played in the Russian action movie Code of the Apocalypse, along with Vincent Peres and Anastasia Zavorotnyuk.
Lembit Ulfsac as Jacques Paganel
The actors of the movie “In Search of Captain Grant” were remembered by the audience for their bright and characteristic characters. Perhaps the most striking of them can be called the hero of Lembit Ulfsak - Jacques Paganel.
Paganel is a scientist, a polyglot. But he is incredibly absent-minded, which is why he often finds himself in funny situations. But sometimes its absent-mindedness causes more problems than we would like: for example, when deciphering maps, it makes a silly mistake, as a result of which the expedition goes to South America, instead of looking for Grant off the coast of Australia.
Paganel is aware of his shortcomings and is not averse to laughing at them himself. But in the end, his absent-mindedness turns out to be useful and saves the life of the main characters in the final of the film.
Lembit Ulfsak, who played the role of Paganel, is also known to the audience for the role of Mr. "Hey" in the musical film "Mary Poppins, Goodbye!" The actor played many more roles in a wide variety of films. It remains in demand to this day. His last film work is associated with the film "The End of a Beautiful Era" by Stanislav Govorukhin.
Other role performers
A constellation of famous names was collected in the film "In Search of Captain Grant." Actors, whose photos were once published in newspapers, and the names were on everyone’s lips, played far from the main roles in this film. So, Alexander Abdulov appeared in the episode in the guise of a criminal named Bob Destog, the French actress Marina Vladi played Marco Vovchok, and the Bulgarian celebrity Costa Tonev - Etzel.