The Cat in the Bag (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1979, The Cat in the Bag is a comedy film directed by Georgi Shchukin, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Under the guise of "student construction team of graduate students" a brigade of "covenants" arrives to the collective farm, expecting to get one thousand rubles for the construction of the "fountainarium" that is not envisaged by the estimate. However, under the gun of a local photo correspondent and the close attention of the collective farmers, Ruslan Ruslanych, a student of evening school, drunkard Tyulkin, illuminator in the theater Savchuk and hiding from alimony Panin, in order not to give himself away, are forced to work diligently and to be rehabilitated.
Who’s in it. The Cat in the Bag stars Boryslav Brondukov as Tyulkin, Stanislav Sadalskiy as Ruslanych, Viktor Ilichyov as Savchuk and Oleg Anofriev as Panin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Cat in the Bag 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 Cat in the Bag page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cat in the Bag tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cat in the Bag (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Cat in the Bag change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Cat in the Bag worth watching?
- The Cat in the Bag holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cat in the Bag?
- The Cat in the Bag stars Boryslav Brondukov, Stanislav Sadalskiy, Viktor Ilichyov, Oleg Anofriev and Tatyana Novitskaya.
- When was The Cat in the Bag released?
- The Cat in the Bag was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.