About this movie
In 1920s Moscow, shortly after the October Revolution, a stray dog named Sharik is taken in by Professor Preobrazhensky, a wealthy and respected surgeon. The professor performs a daring medical experiment on the dog that changes him into a human being. As the newly transformed Sharikov begins to navigate life in the professor’s apartment, his crude behavior and revolutionary ideas turn the household upside down.
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Quick facts
Year
1988
Runtime
2h 16m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.9/10
Votes
192
Genre
Drama, Comedy, Science Fiction
Director
Language
RU
Cast
🎭 Drama
🎭 Comedy
🎭 Science Fiction
🎬 Vladimir Bortko
👤 Evgeniy Evstigneev
👤 Boris Plotnikov
👤 Vladimir Tolokonnikov
experiment
russian revolution (1917)
wonder
animal transformation
farce
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Questions about Heart of a Dog
How long is Heart of a Dog?
Heart of a Dog has a runtime of 2h 16m (2 hours and 16 minutes).
Who directed Heart of a Dog?
Heart of a Dog was directed by Vladimir Bortko and released in 1988.
What genre is Heart of a Dog?
Heart of a Dog is a Drama, Comedy, Science Fiction film (1988).
Who stars in Heart of a Dog?
The cast of Heart of a Dog includes Evgeniy Evstigneev, Boris Plotnikov, Vladimir Tolokonnikov, Nina Ruslanova, Olga Melikhova.
What is the TMDB rating for Heart of a Dog?
Heart of a Dog has a TMDB rating of 7.9/10 based on 192 votes.
