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Do Not Shoot at White Swans (1980): cast, story & where to watch

1980 · Film · ★ 5.3

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Released in 1980, Do Not Shoot at White Swans is a drama film directed by Rodion Nahapetov, running about 136 minutes.

What it’s about. Egor Polushkin (Stanislav Lyubshin) is a kind-hearted, nature loving, artistic family man who is living in a small village. To his neighbors and even his wife (Nina Ruslanova) he is a walking disaster, so they frown at him and call him Bedonosec (engl. misfortune bearer). Only Egors son (Viktor Anisimov) shares his enthusiasm for the beautiful things of live. As Egor becomes the new forest ranger, this new position brings him not only joy, but it is also the source of great suffering to come, as his fondness for the living nature and especially the newly acquired white swans is in conflict with the interests of others...

Who’s in it. Do Not Shoot at White Swans stars Stanislav Lyubshin as Egor Polushkin, Nina Ruslanova as Haritina Makarovna (Egor's wife), Vera Glagoleva as Nonna Jur'evna and Ivars Kalnins as Chuvalov, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Do Not Shoot at White Swans has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Do Not Shoot at White Swans page.

If you liked it. Fans of Do Not Shoot at White Swans tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Where can I watch Do Not Shoot at White Swans (1980)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Do Not Shoot at White Swans change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Do Not Shoot at White Swans worth watching?
Do Not Shoot at White Swans holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Do Not Shoot at White Swans?
Do Not Shoot at White Swans stars Stanislav Lyubshin, Nina Ruslanova, Vera Glagoleva, Ivars Kalnins and Grigoriy Shpigel.
When was Do Not Shoot at White Swans released?
Do Not Shoot at White Swans was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.