This Guy is Back... (1978): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1978, This Guy is Back... is a drama film directed by Ravil Batyrov, running about 89 minutes.

What it’s about. After returning from the army, Rustam easily and naturally fits into the environment of workers from a petrochemical plant. The almost boyish carelessness and irresponsible pastime is replaced by an understanding of one's own need for a common cause, and a sense of inner dignity arises. This is what makes Rustam not reconcile himself to the fact that the brigade in which he works is among the laggards and is characterized by indiscipline. Having become a foreman, Rustam tries to create a healthy working atmosphere, takes part in the fate of Sagat, who recently returned from prison, rejects the attempts of the head of the shop to bribe the trust of the brigade with a "fake" salary. And outside the factory, he acts from a position of active kindness, although sometimes, helping others, he forgets about himself, does not have time to sort out the relationship with his girlfriend Lucy...

Who’s in it. This Guy is Back... stars Rustam Sagdullaev, Khamza Umarov, Anzhelika Lashmanova and Bekzod Hamraev, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, This Guy is Back... sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch This Guy is Back... page.

If you liked it. Fans of This Guy is Back... tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.