The Drayman and the King (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1989, The Drayman and the King is a comedy and drama film directed by Vladimir Alenikov, running about 169 minutes.
What it’s about. Фильм-мюзикл по мотивам произведений Исаака Бабеля "Закат" и "Одесские рассказы". Молдаванка - легендарный район дореволюционной Одессы, суматошно-беззаботный мир, до краев полный по - южному яркой жизнь. Здесь обитает пестрый неунывающий люд, а также гордость Молдаванки - обаятельный бандит Беня Крик по прозвищу Король, сын биндюжника Менделя Крика. Вся эта история начинается, когда Мендель решил оставить семью и уйти к молодой красавице Маруське, продав свою знаменитую на всю Одессу конюшню…
Who’s in it. The Drayman and the King stars Maksim Leonidov as Benya Krik, Armen Dzhigarkhanyan as Мендель Крик, Zinoviy Gerdt as Arie Leib and Irina Rozanova as Maruska, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Drayman and the King has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Drayman and the King page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Drayman and the King tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Drayman and the King (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Drayman and the King change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Drayman and the King worth watching?
- The Drayman and the King holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Drayman and the King?
- The Drayman and the King stars Maksim Leonidov, Armen Dzhigarkhanyan, Zinoviy Gerdt, Irina Rozanova and Andrey Urgant.
- When was The Drayman and the King released?
- The Drayman and the King was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 169 minutes.