The Criminal Quartet (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1989, The Criminal Quartet is an action, crime and adventure film directed by Aleksandr Muratov, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Mafia kidnaps an investigator's little son after he discovers massive thefts on a local shoe factory. With the help of his three old friends, two cops and a newspaper reporter he struggles to rescue his son and close the case at the same time.
Who’s in it. The Criminal Quartet stars Nikolai Karachentsov as Marat Mukhanov, Vladimir Steklov as Semen Portnov 'Portnoi', Investigator, Boris Shcherbakov as Petr Sarayev 'Sarai' and Vladimir Eryomin as Journalist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Criminal Quartet 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 Criminal Quartet page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Criminal Quartet tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Criminal Quartet (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Criminal Quartet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Criminal Quartet worth watching?
- The Criminal Quartet holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Criminal Quartet?
- The Criminal Quartet stars Nikolai Karachentsov, Vladimir Steklov, Boris Shcherbakov, Vladimir Eryomin and Semyon Farada.