Man in a Shell (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1939, Man in a Shell is a comedy and romance film directed by Isidor Annensky, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. The Greek teacher Belikov, who works in a rural gymnasium, loved to keep things in cases, was afraid of everything and lived himself, as if in a case, on the principle: “no matter what happens”. By this principle, he literally "terrorized" the gymnasium and the villagers. Hope appeared when Varenka arrived in the village - “not a girl, but marmalade”, although she was already aged, and “did not mind being married, even if only to a teacher of the Greek language”.
Who’s in it. Man in a Shell stars Mikhail Zharov, Nikolay Khmelyov, Faina Ranevskaya and Aleksei Gribov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Man in a Shell 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 Man in a Shell page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man in a Shell tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man in a Shell (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Man in a Shell change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Man in a Shell worth watching?
- Man in a Shell holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Man in a Shell?
- Man in a Shell stars Mikhail Zharov, Nikolay Khmelyov, Faina Ranevskaya, Aleksei Gribov and Olga Androvskaya.
- When was Man in a Shell released?
- Man in a Shell was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.