31st Dept. (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1972, 31st Dept. is a crime and mystery film directed by Evgenya Kostenych, running about 154 minutes.
What it’s about. The Commissioner of Police has been tasked with conducting an investigation into the threat of a terrorist attack in the building of the press concern. During the investigation, he learns about the existence of the 31st department, created by the management of the concern with the aim of eliminating the opposition press.
Who’s in it. 31st Dept. stars Efim Kopelyan as комиссар полиции Иенсен, Nikolai Korn as начальник полиции, Oleg Basilashvili as шеф издательского концерна and Boris Ryzhukhin as кузен шефа издательского концерна, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, 31st Dept. has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 31st Dept. page.
If you liked it. Fans of 31st Dept. tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 31st Dept. (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 31st Dept. change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 31st Dept. worth watching?
- 31st Dept. holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 31st Dept.?
- 31st Dept. stars Efim Kopelyan, Nikolai Korn, Oleg Basilashvili, Boris Ryzhukhin and Mikhail Ivanov.
- When was 31st Dept. released?
- 31st Dept. was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 154 minutes.