The Dodgers (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1988, The Dodgers is a drama and crime film directed by Yevgeni Tashkov.
What it’s about. Based on the play by Oleg Perekalin “I Demand a Court.” The organizers of constant fraud and theft in the suburban village of Kantirovka are Metel and brigadier Sanin, members of a gangster group at the regional level. In order to somehow attract the attention of the public, the worker, known for his integrity and partial attitude to embezzlement, arranges a traffic jam on the roadway. Investigator Streltsova thoughtfully and leisurely undertakes to investigate the causes of hooliganism of the worker and does not yet know who she will have to face in this, at first glance, harmless matter...
Who’s in it. The Dodgers stars Juozas Kisielius as Zatsepin, Valentina Telichkina as Vasilisa, Viktor Pavlov as Metel and Igor Yasulovich as Lebedev, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Dodgers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dodgers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dodgers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dodgers (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Dodgers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Dodgers worth watching?
- The Dodgers holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dodgers?
- The Dodgers stars Juozas Kisielius, Valentina Telichkina, Viktor Pavlov, Igor Yasulovich and Dmitriy Orlovskiy.
- When was The Dodgers released?
- The Dodgers was released in 1988.