Kidnapping, Caucasian Style (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1967, Kidnapping, Caucasian Style is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Leonid Gaidai, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. In this comic but dated story, nerdy Shurik travels to Caucas in search of native legends and folklore. But what he finds is a beautiful girl whom, due to intoxication and deceit of the local "gang", he ends up literally stealing for the local deceitful governor. All the time Shurik thinks that it is all just a one old Caucasian custom. When he, finally, realizes what he did he goes out in search for the girl of his dreams. Written by Ptah Hoteb
Who’s in it. Kidnapping, Caucasian Style stars Aleksandr Demyanenko as Shurik, Natalya Varley as Nina, Yuriy Nikulin as "Dunce" and Georgiy Vitsin as Coward", among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Kidnapping, Caucasian Style 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 Kidnapping, Caucasian Style page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kidnapping, Caucasian Style tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kidnapping, Caucasian Style (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kidnapping, Caucasian Style change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kidnapping, Caucasian Style worth watching?
- Kidnapping, Caucasian Style holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kidnapping, Caucasian Style?
- Kidnapping, Caucasian Style stars Aleksandr Demyanenko, Natalya Varley, Yuriy Nikulin, Georgiy Vitsin and Yevgeni Morgunov.
- When was Kidnapping, Caucasian Style released?
- Kidnapping, Caucasian Style was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.