Цепная реакция (1962): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1962, Цепная реакция is a drama, krimi and mystery film directed by Ivan Pravov, running about 79 minutes.

What it’s about. An old pickpocket named "Cardinal", during the days of the International Festival of Youth and Students, decides to gather old “personnels” to prepare small and large thefts from the festival participants. During the "conference" it turns out that a complete "personnel crisis" has come. The ensuing meeting with the former bootlegger — Senka-Moroz, who broke with his past and found happiness in his family and honest work, leads the Cardinal to confusion and mental confusion. A conversation with Professor Muromtsev, a terminally ill person who nevertheless cares about the fate of others, shock the "Cardinal" and he takes the first but decisive step towards a new life, breaking with the criminal world.

Who’s in it. Цепная реакция stars Vladimir Kenigson as "Cardinal", Lev Ivanov as Muromtsev, Eduard Bredun as Senka-Moroz and Izolda Izvitskaya as Nadya, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.7/10, Цепная реакция sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Цепная реакция page.

If you liked it. Fans of Цепная реакция tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.