The Hyperboloid of Engineer Garin (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1965, The Hyperboloid of Engineer Garin is a drama, adventure and science fiction film directed by Aleksandr Gintsburg, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. A Russian engineer Petr Garin possesses a unique beam-shooting weapon that can destroy any target. His goal is to achieve world domination with the help of this weapon. Vasily Shelga is out to stop him and also to prevent others getting possession of this weapon.
Who’s in it. The Hyperboloid of Engineer Garin stars Evgeniy Evstigneev as Petr Petrovich Garin, Vsevolod Safonov as Vasily Shelga, Mikhail Astangov as Mr. Rolling and Vladimir Druzhnikov as Arthur Levy / Volshin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Hyperboloid of Engineer Garin has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hyperboloid of Engineer Garin page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hyperboloid of Engineer Garin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hyperboloid of Engineer Garin (1965)?
- In US, The Hyperboloid of Engineer Garin is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hyperboloid of Engineer Garin worth watching?
- The Hyperboloid of Engineer Garin holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hyperboloid of Engineer Garin?
- The Hyperboloid of Engineer Garin stars Evgeniy Evstigneev, Vsevolod Safonov, Mikhail Astangov, Vladimir Druzhnikov and Mikhail Kuznetsov.
- When was The Hyperboloid of Engineer Garin released?
- The Hyperboloid of Engineer Garin was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.