In 1986, the director Yevgeny Tatarsky made a film based on the work of Nikolai Smirnov - “Jack Vosmerkin -“ American. ”The postrevolutionary events in Russia were reflected in the film, and it turned out to be too bold for the mid-eighties. The idea underlying the plot was then considered seditious Nevertheless, "Jack Vosmerkin" was filmed, although it was released only in 1988.
Homecoming
It so happened that as a child Yasha (Alexander Kuznetsov) went to live overseas. In America, he spent a decent amount of time, having learned to live in an unfamiliar territory, having learned the local language, and also becoming a full-fledged US citizen. So in this country, he felt at home. But the soul was still torn back. Realizing all the instability of the current policy in Russia, until some time he postponed the return. But after the long-awaited revolution, he packed up his things and went to the newly formed new state - the USSR.
American on Russian soil
He was sure that he could quickly become his native land. But he was seriously mistaken, since the usual way of life and ideals of the councils were completely different than those of the Americans. However, Yasha was not discouraged. He went to a local farm and began to study agriculture. Thanks to his perseverance and love of music, he quickly became his own. That's just to instill in the local population American culture, he did not succeed, in spite of all his diligent attempts. But after meeting a local girl his whole familiar life changed. He decided at all costs to win her heart. Will he succeed?
Lead actor
The cast was selected by the director very carefully. The central characters in the film "Jack Vosmerkin" were played exclusively by famous artists. Evgeny Evstigneev played Admiral Katsaurov. Lev Durov - Skorokhodov’s fist. Who played the main role - the role of the American Jack Vosmerkin? Alexander Kuznetsov, who played this character, five years after the premiere of the film, left for the USA. This role has become prophetic for him.
Alexander Kuznetsov was born in 1959, in a small village of Primorsky Krai. After receiving a certificate of maturity, he entered the Moscow Aviation Institute. Not having learned a few months, already in his fifth year, Kuznetsova took the documents and went to the school named after Shchukin. What prompted the failed aircraft engineer to take such an unusual step is unknown. But, apparently, he was not mistaken. After graduating from a theater university, Alexander Kuznetsov was accepted into the troupe of the Theater on Malaya Bronnaya. And soon he played his first role in the movie.
The role of Jack Vosmerkin glorified Kuznetsov throughout the country. Nevertheless, he soon went overseas. But this act cannot be called meaningless. After all, the Soviet actor went to the United States to participate in the Alaska Kid project. In addition, he starred in the film "Ice Runner" abroad. A few years ago, Alexander Kuznetsov returned to his homeland. Today is engaged in teaching activities.
From the history of the film
Let's go back to the film "Jack Vosmerkin -" American ". Actors Tito Romalio, Mikhail Vaskov, Alexander Galibin, Sergey Migitsko, Alexander Susnin - they all played the characters of this American-Russian story. The director approved them quickly enough. That's only with the actress for the role of Marousi arose difficulties.
Tatarsky represented this heroine as a full-breasted beauty. But a suitable candidate still could not be found. Once in the pavilion where the tests took place, Galina Bokashevskaya appeared. She was a fragile girl, and therefore the director instantly rejected her. But the young actress did not despair, immediately rushed to the dressing room, put on several skirts and put cotton wool in the right place. Ultimately, the director approved it. The role in this film became the debut for Galina Bokashevskaya.
Marina Maltseva, Julia Chekmareva, Nadezhda Smirnova, Yuri Galtsev, Irina Rakshina (in the role of Jack Vosmerkin's wife) also played in the film.