The Draconian Contract (1915): cast, story & where to watch
1915 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1915, The Draconian Contract is a comedy film directed by Pyotr Chardynin, running about 40 minutes.
What it’s about. The waiter Antosha is in love with the restaurant owner's daughter. This distracts Antosha from his work and the owner is going to fire him. The notary appears and informs the owner that Antosha is receiving a large inheritance. He sets up a three-year contract with Antosha which, In the event of its early termination, the owner receives a large amount. Drunk, Antosha signs the contract, and the next day he becomes rich. Antosha wants to quit right away, but after seeing the contract, he remains to work. At night, he leads the luxurious life of a rich man. The owner of the restaurant is trying this way and that to fire Antosha. But he manages not only to avoid being fired, but also to marry his daughter.
Who’s in it. The Draconian Contract stars Aleksandr Kheruvimov as Restaurant owner, Vera Karalli as Restaurant owner's daughter, Antoni Fertner as Antosha, the waiter and Tatiana Bach as Mishka, the janitor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Draconian Contract 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 The Draconian Contract page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Draconian Contract tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Draconian Contract (1915)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Draconian Contract change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Draconian Contract worth watching?
- The Draconian Contract holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Draconian Contract?
- The Draconian Contract stars Aleksandr Kheruvimov, Vera Karalli, Antoni Fertner, Tatiana Bach and Georg Asagaroff.
- When was The Draconian Contract released?
- The Draconian Contract was released in 1915, with a runtime of about 40 minutes.