Zigzag of Success (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1968, Zigzag of Success is a comedy film directed by Eldar Ryazanov, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Photo studio "Contemporary" in a provincial town lives with its everyday problems. The director is concerned over the failure to fulfill the planned targets, receptionist Alevtina wants to get married, and photographer Vladimir Oreshnikov dreams of becoming a professional photographer. But suddenly luck smiles on Oreshnikov. He takes 20 rubles form the worker's mutual aid fund, buys a government lottery bond and wins 10,000 rubles. Oreshnikov wants to receive the win himself, but his colleagues object to him, because the money that he spent on the bond were public, hence the win should be divided equally among all workers. It creates a controversial situation, which is successfully resolved on the very eve of the New Year, under the chiming clock...
Who’s in it. Zigzag of Success stars Tsuyoshi Hayashi, Yusuke Kamiji, Evgeni Leonov as Vladimir Oreshnikov and Ryohei Abe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Zigzag of Success has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Zigzag of Success page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zigzag of Success tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Zigzag of Success (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Zigzag of Success change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Zigzag of Success worth watching?
- Zigzag of Success holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Zigzag of Success?
- Zigzag of Success stars Tsuyoshi Hayashi, Yusuke Kamiji, Evgeni Leonov, Ryohei Abe and Takashi Nagayama.
- When was Zigzag of Success released?
- Zigzag of Success was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.