Izya Shniperson is one of the main characters in the cult farce comedy filmed by Vladimir Menshov in the 90s. Soviet theater and film actor Valery Garkalin simultaneously played the four twin brothers, the Rabbits, one of which is Innocent Shniperson. What is Shirley-Myrli painting about and what did the audience remember the role of Garkalin in this comedy?
The plot of the picture
Events in the comedy begin to unfold in Yakutia, where during the development of the diamond pipe a huge diamond was found, which was called "Savior of Russia". The size of the diamond is so large that its sale can easily provide all residents of the state with a vacation for three years in the Canary Islands.
Diamond is transported to the capital of Russia, but here it is in the hands of the criminal Koziulsky, who has taken possession of the stone by deception. However, one of the characters of Valery Garkalin, a swindler Vasily Krolikov, is included in the fight for the diamond.
Development of events
Further, the entire plot of the picture continues to revolve around Krolikov and his three twin brothers, who gradually appear in comedy. This is the conductor and pianist Izya Shniperson, the deputy and leader of the gypsies, Roma Azmazov, as well as a steward named Patrick Krolikou.
The state is exerting every effort to find Krolikov with a diamond. As a result, the police captain practically succeeds in seizing the swindler, but he swallows the treasure before everyone's eyes and hides from the pursuit. At this time, police officers mistakenly detained musician Izyu Shniperson.
In "Shirley-Myrli" all the brothers were played by one actor - Garkalin, who did an excellent job. All four brothers are very different and from the first appearance of the next character on the screen, the viewer easily distinguishes one character from another.
Major and minor roles
Vera Alentova played beautifully, having appeared in the comedy three times. The actress played the role of wife Krolikova, gypsy Zemfira Almazova, as well as American Carol - the bride of Innocent Shniperson.
Inimitable Lyubov Polishchuk acted as the spouse of the United States Ambassador, and Oleg Tabakov, the favorite of millions, got the role of the alcoholic Sukhodrishchev, whom he coped with perfectly (his character throughout the film utters a lot of phrases that instantly became winged).
The performers of the step are now the famous theater and film artists - Valery Nikolaev and Irina Apeksimova. The wonderful actress Marina Golub, who, alas, is no longer there, played the role of director of the philharmonic society, and the colorful Tatyana Kravchenko appeared as the geologist Bronislava Rosenbaum.