Drama from the Old Life (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1971, Drama from the Old Life is a drama film directed by Ilya Averbakh, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. A love story between a barber and a serf actress who find themselves in an environment that combines savagery with a veneer of enlightenment. Based on Nikolai Leskov's short story "The Toupee Artist".
Who’s in it. Drama from the Old Life stars Yelena Solovey, Yevgeni Perov, Sofya Pavlova and Lyudmila Arinina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Drama from the Old Life has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Drama from the Old Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Drama from the Old Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Drama from the Old Life (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Drama from the Old Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Drama from the Old Life worth watching?
- Drama from the Old Life holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Drama from the Old Life?
- Drama from the Old Life stars Yelena Solovey, Yevgeni Perov, Sofya Pavlova, Lyudmila Arinina and Rasmi Dzhabrailov.
- When was Drama from the Old Life released?
- Drama from the Old Life was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.