Bukovsky (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film
Released in 1977, Bukovsky is a documentary film directed by Alan Clarke, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Alan Clarke's documentary about Soviet writer and dissident Vladimir Bukovsky, who had left the Soviet Union in 1976 after years spent in their prisons and psychiatric wards. The film was completed in 1977 but never broadcast, subject only to private screenings. The documentary appears publicly for the first time as a special feature of the BFI's 'Dissent and Disruption: Alan Clarke at the BBC (1969-1989)' box set, alongside 50 minutes of outtakes.
Who’s in it. Bukovsky stars Vladimir Bukovsky as Vladimir Bukovsky, Viktor Fainberg, Roger Lloyd Pack as Self and Kika Markham as Self, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bukovsky page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bukovsky (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bukovsky change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Bukovsky?
- Bukovsky stars Vladimir Bukovsky, Viktor Fainberg, Roger Lloyd Pack, Kika Markham and Tom Stoppard.
- When was Bukovsky released?
- Bukovsky was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.