Dead Souls (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1984, Dead Souls is a comedy, drama and history film directed by Mikhail Shveitser, running about 388 minutes.
What it’s about. Pavel Ivanovich Chichikov plans to buy the titles to “dead souls” and use them as collateral to obtain a large loan. He comes to a small provincial town and begins to proposition the local landowners. These landowners are revealed to be so petty and avaricious that not even Chichikov’s amazing offer can be worked to his advantage on them. Some stall, some refuse for no obvious reasons, some promise and then renege, and others want “in on the deal.” In the end, Chichikov, having concluded that the landowners are a hopeless lot, leaves for other regions.
Who’s in it. Dead Souls stars Aleksandr Trofimov as Nikolai Gogol, Aleksandr Kalyagin as Chichikov, Yuri Bogatyryov as Manilov and Larisa Udovichenko as Manilov's wife, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Dead Souls 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 Dead Souls page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead Souls tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead Souls (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dead Souls change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dead Souls worth watching?
- Dead Souls holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dead Souls?
- Dead Souls stars Aleksandr Trofimov, Aleksandr Kalyagin, Yuri Bogatyryov, Larisa Udovichenko and Tamara Nosova.
- When was Dead Souls released?
- Dead Souls was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 388 minutes.