The Golden Calf (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1968, The Golden Calf is a comedy film directed by Mikhail Shveitser, running about 174 minutes.
What it’s about. A crook named Ostap Bender, who survived a murder attempt by Kisa Vorobyaninov in "12 Chairs," now schemes to extort 1 million from an underground millionaire.
Who’s in it. The Golden Calf stars Sergei Yursky as Ostap Bender, Leonid Kuravlyov as Shura Balaganov, Zinoviy Gerdt as Panikovsky and Evgeniy Evstigneev as Koreiko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Golden Calf 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 Golden Calf page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Golden Calf tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Golden Calf (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Golden Calf change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Golden Calf worth watching?
- The Golden Calf 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 Golden Calf?
- The Golden Calf stars Sergei Yursky, Leonid Kuravlyov, Zinoviy Gerdt, Evgeniy Evstigneev and Nikolai Boyarsky.
- When was The Golden Calf released?
- The Golden Calf was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 174 minutes.