The sensational historical tape "Admiral" directed by Andrei Kravchuk ("Italian", "Viking") raised more than $ 38 million at the box office. What famous actors took part in the filming of this biographical film and how did they conquer the hearts of the audience?
Actors and roles of the film Admiral: Konstantin Khabensky
Previously, the viewer knew Konstantin Khabensky well for his roles in the television series “Deadly Force”, as well as the series of films “Night Watch” and “Day Watch”. Then Khabensky played in the “State Counselor” of the terrorist Green and forced to look at his person from the other side: it turned out that deep, dramatic roles were within his power. And when “Admiral” was released, in which the actor played the role of Alexander Kolchak, there simply was no doubt about Khabensky’s talent, and he became the first-rate star of Russian cinema.
Admiral, in which very famous actors are involved, was a great success for Konstantin Khabensky. His character - Alexander Kolchak - was the embodiment of everything that is so yearned for today: he did not need to talk about duty, honor and courage, he himself was the embodiment of all these valiant qualities.
Konstantin Khabensky looked very convincing in this film. After the release of "Admiral" on the screens of the actor, they began to be invited to act in various projects, and only for the main roles.
Admiral. Actors and roles: Elizaveta Boyarskaya
Elizaveta Boyarskaya was by no means a novice in the cinema, but the directors did not indulge her with the main roles before the publication of the tape we are considering. Everything was changed by the Admiral. Actors of the first magnitude became Boyarskaya's partners in the project, and she was pretty confident in their company.
The heroine of Boyarskaya - Anna Timireva - became the second wife of Kolchak and the love of his life. However, before reuniting with the admiral of the Russian fleet, the woman had to divorce her first husband - naval officer Sergei Timirev.
When Kolchak became the leader of the White Army, Timireva followed him and dutifully moved for her new husband from village to village. When Kolchak was arrested, Anna asked her to be taken into custody. At first, prison walks were a chance for them to see each other. But all this quickly ended: soon Kolchak was shot, and Timirev so wandered her whole life through the camps. The woman was rehabilitated only at 67 years old.
The film Admiral was a great success, which undoubtedly had a positive impact on Boyarskaya’s career. After this project, the actress played many more leading roles.
Sergey Bezrukov as Vladimir Kappel
Initially, the shooting of the film "Admiral" was started on a large scale. Actors, naturally, had to fit the scale of the project. And it would be strange if one of Russia's most talented actors, Sergey Bezrukov, did not get into this historical film.
When he became famous for his role as Sasha Bely in the cult TV series The Brigade, many critics and viewers probably had the impression that the young actor would continue to exploit the image of the brutal macho and would remain in that role for many years to come. But practice has shown that Sergey Bezrukov is just that rare artist who does not have a role, and all because he is good in any role and does not drag “old baggage” into a new project.
So it happened this time, when Sergey turned into a bearded general of the white army Vladimir Kappel. This was Kolchak’s closest associate, but if the legendary admiral passed away at the age of 45, then Kappel died in the same 1920, surrounded when he was only 36 years old.
For the role of General Kappel, Bezrukov was awarded the Golden Sword award at the Yu. Ozerov International Film Festival .
Other role performers
The film "Admiral", whose actors managed to make friends during the filming, gathered many stars of the Russian screen on its set.
For example, one of the main roles, namely, Kolchak's close friend - Smirnov, went to the star of the film "Turkish Gambit" Yegor Beroev.
The main cast also included such actresses as Anna Kovalchuk (“The Master and Margarita”) and Barbara Brylska, the main character from Ryazanov’s famous comedy “Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath!”.
Vladislav Vetrov (“It is not recommended to offend women”), Nikolai Burlyaev (“A military field novel”), Alexander Tyutin (“DMB”) - all these famous artists were also involved in the film “Admiral”. Actors Viktor Verzhbitsky ("Night Watch") and Kirill Pletnev ("Saboteur") played the chairman of the Provisional Government Kerensky and Midshipman Frolov, respectively.
The film Admiral received 4 Golden Eagle awards, 4 MTV movie awards and was nominated for Nika.