Very Important Person (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1984, Very Important Person is a comedy film directed by Yevgeni Gerasimov, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Rodion Mikhailovich Shishkin, the chairman of the collective farm, is a man with a complex character. He quarrels with his superiors, who don't allow him to work, and doesn't tolerate injustice. But one day another scandal he raised ended for him... with a promotion!
Who’s in it. Very Important Person stars Yuriy Nazarov as Shishkin, Nina Ruslanova as Galina, Yelena Metyolkina as Irina and Tatyana Bozhok as Secretary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Very Important Person has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Very Important Person page.
If you liked it. Fans of Very Important Person tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Very Important Person (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Very Important Person change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Very Important Person worth watching?
- Very Important Person holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Very Important Person?
- Very Important Person stars Yuriy Nazarov, Nina Ruslanova, Yelena Metyolkina, Tatyana Bozhok and Yuri Gorobets.
- When was Very Important Person released?
- Very Important Person was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.