The Village Detective (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1969, The Village Detective is a comedy and mystery film directed by Ivan Lukinsky, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Police officer Aniskin lives with his family in a rural Russian village whose inhabitants admire his gentleness and wisdom. When an accordion is stolen from the local clubhouse, he begins to investigate.
Who’s in it. The Village Detective stars Mikhail Zharov as Fyodor Ivanovich Aniskin, Roman Tkachuk as Gennady Pozdnyakov, Tatyana Pelttser as Glafira Aniskina and Vladislav Balandin as Rafail, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Village Detective sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Village Detective page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Village Detective tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Village Detective (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Village Detective change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Village Detective worth watching?
- The Village Detective holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Village Detective?
- The Village Detective stars Mikhail Zharov, Roman Tkachuk, Tatyana Pelttser, Vladislav Balandin and Yuriy Chernov.
- When was The Village Detective released?
- The Village Detective was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.