Perikola (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film
Released in 1984, Perikola is a music film directed by Aleksandr Belinsky, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. The action takes place in the 18th century in Lima. The wandering artists Pericola and Piquillo perform in the town square. They love each other, but cannot get married - the poor artists do not have the means for this. Meanwhile, the Viceroy of Peru, Don Andreas-Ribeira, likening to Harun Al-Rashid, dresses up as a commoner and goes out into the city to find out what his subjects say about him. He falls in love with Pericola at first sight. But the fact that she is not married prevents the Pericole from appearing at the royal court.
Who’s in it. Perikola stars Galina Belyaeva as Перикола, Alexander Blok as Пикильо, Evgeniy Evstigneev and Spartak Mishulin, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Perikola page.
If you liked it. Fans of Perikola tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Perikola (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Perikola change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Perikola?
- Perikola stars Galina Belyaeva, Alexander Blok, Evgeniy Evstigneev, Spartak Mishulin and Vladislav Strzhelchik.
- When was Perikola released?
- Perikola was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.