The Tailor from Torzhok (1925): cast, story & where to watch
1925 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1925, The Tailor from Torzhok is a comedy film directed by Yakov Protazanov, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. A 1925 Soviet comedy sponsored by the Soviet Finance Ministry, with a plot promoting the new economy. A small-town tailor, Petya Petelkin (Ilyinsky), bought a lottery ticket and handed it to his landlord, widow Shirinkina (Deykun) who wants to marry him. Petya is a hard-working tailor trying to start his own business. He is also in love with Katya (Maretskaya), whom he wants to marry. He has to survive a cascade of funny situations in the unstable Soviet reality, before his romance with Katya comes to a happy ending.
Who’s in it. The Tailor from Torzhok stars Igor Ilyinsky as Petya Petelkin - Tailor, Olga Zhiznyeva as Young Lady, Anatoli Ktorov as Anatoli - Young Lady's Fiancee and Vera Maretskaya as Katya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Tailor from Torzhok 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 The Tailor from Torzhok page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tailor from Torzhok tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tailor from Torzhok (1925)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Tailor from Torzhok change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Tailor from Torzhok worth watching?
- The Tailor from Torzhok holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Tailor from Torzhok?
- The Tailor from Torzhok stars Igor Ilyinsky, Olga Zhiznyeva, Anatoli Ktorov, Vera Maretskaya and Lidiya Deikun.
- When was The Tailor from Torzhok released?
- The Tailor from Torzhok was released in 1925, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.