The Bat (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1979, The Bat is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Yan Frid, running about 141 minutes.
What it’s about. Eisenstein gets in trouble for shooting a grouse. He is told that he must go to prison for his crime. However, his friend has invited him to an aristocratic ball. Eisenstein, despite being married, wants to go to the ball to meet women. Eisenstein lies to his wife. He tells her that he is going to prison but actually he goes to the ball. His story arises the suspicion of his wife. His wife devises a plot to catch her womanizing husband.
Who’s in it. The Bat stars Yuriy Solomin as Eisenstein, Lyudmila Maksakova as Rosalinde, Larisa Udovichenko as Adele and Vitali Solomin as Dr. Falke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Bat 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 Bat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bat (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Bat worth watching?
- The Bat holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bat?
- The Bat stars Yuriy Solomin, Lyudmila Maksakova, Larisa Udovichenko, Vitali Solomin and Oleg Vidov.
- When was The Bat released?
- The Bat was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.