Ranks and People (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1929, Ranks and People is a comedy film directed by Yakov Protazanov, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. From his early silent works, the great Russian film director, Herr Yakov Protazanov, made literary adaptations from equally great Russian writers, as is the case with "Chiny I Lyudi" ( Ranks And People ) (1929) in which three short stories by Chekhov, "Anna On The Neck", "Death Of A Petty Official" and "Chameleon" were assembled for the silent screen.
Who’s in it. Ranks and People stars Mikhail Tarkhanov as Modest Alekseich - Anna na shee, Mariya Strelkova as Anna Petrovna - Anna na shee, Andrey Petrovsky as Governor - Anna na shee and Nikolay Shcherbakov as Anna's father - Anna na shee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Ranks and People 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 Ranks and People page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ranks and People tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ranks and People (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ranks and People change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ranks and People worth watching?
- Ranks and People holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ranks and People?
- Ranks and People stars Mikhail Tarkhanov, Mariya Strelkova, Andrey Petrovsky, Nikolay Shcherbakov and Viktor Stanitsyn.
- When was Ranks and People released?
- Ranks and People was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.