The Cool Guy (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1972, The Cool Guy is an action and thriller film directed by Yuriy Dubrovin, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. Soviet engineer Viktor Loginov, who came to one of the East as a technical representative of the Minsk Automobile Plant, had to take part in an international rally due to the illness of a professional racer. Among the experienced aces from other countries, Victor was a beginner. Many representatives of foreign firms are interested in losing in the most difficult struggle. This would give an occasion to close the path to the world market for the new Soviet machine. But courage, mutual assistance and self-confidence help Victor overcome all stages of the most difficult path, where the danger came from both nature and people.
Who’s in it. The Cool Guy stars Nikolay Olyalin, Lyubov Rumyantseva, Jānis Grantiņš and Harijs Liepiņš, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Cool Guy 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 The Cool Guy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cool Guy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cool Guy (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Cool Guy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Cool Guy worth watching?
- The Cool Guy holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cool Guy?
- The Cool Guy stars Nikolay Olyalin, Lyubov Rumyantseva, Jānis Grantiņš, Harijs Liepiņš and Gurgen Tonunts.
- When was The Cool Guy released?
- The Cool Guy was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.