Kind Men (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1979, Kind Men is a comedy film directed by Karen Shakhnazarov, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the play of the same name by Leonid Zorin. Gordei Kabachkov, a professional con man, decided to pursue a career in science and was very successful. Having settled in a certain Institute of Ancient Culture, he easily wraps his finger around the numerous "kind men" - members of the academic council - and defends his thesis. Using his "talents" and the kindness of the staff of the Institute of Ancient Culture, Kabachkov makes a rapid take-off on the career ladder...
Who’s in it. Kind Men stars Georgi Burkov as Gordey Kabachkov, Tatyana Vasileva as Iraida, Valentina Telichkina as Nadezhda Pavlovna and Nikolai Volkov St. as Grebeshkov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Kind Men 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 Kind Men page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kind Men tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kind Men (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kind Men change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kind Men worth watching?
- Kind Men holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kind Men?
- Kind Men stars Georgi Burkov, Tatyana Vasileva, Valentina Telichkina, Nikolai Volkov St. and Vladimir Zeldin.
- When was Kind Men released?
- Kind Men was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.