A Man Before His Time (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1973, A Man Before His Time is a drama film directed by Abram Room, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the unfinished play by Maxim Gorky "Yakov Bogomolov" about human dignity, that the main stimulus of life is creative work for the benefit of people. Engineer Yakov Bogomolov is a "workaholic" man. He gives himself all to his work, is carried away by it so much that he does not notice what is happening around him. Young wife Olga is cheating on him, friends betray, companions do not understand and deceive...
Who’s in it. A Man Before His Time stars Igor Kvasha as Yakov Bogomolov, Anastasiya Vertinskaya as Olga Borisovna, Aleksandr Kalyagin as Nikon Bukeyev and Boris Ivanov as Uncle Jean, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, A Man Before His Time 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 A Man Before His Time page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Man Before His Time tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Man Before His Time (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Man Before His Time change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Man Before His Time worth watching?
- A Man Before His Time holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Man Before His Time?
- A Man Before His Time stars Igor Kvasha, Anastasiya Vertinskaya, Aleksandr Kalyagin, Boris Ivanov and Nina Shatskaya.
- When was A Man Before His Time released?
- A Man Before His Time was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.