Chasing Two Hares (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1961, Chasing Two Hares is a comedy film directed by Viktor Ivanov, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the Ukrainian vaudeville by Mykhaylo Staritsky, the famous Ukrainian writer. The leading character, Svirid Petrovich Golokhvosty had his own barbershop in town and a reputation of a dandy. Once, after losing everything he had at cards, he decided to remedy his financial situation by a profitable marriage. A rich but ugly girl named Pronya Sirko fell for the illustrious suitor’s courtship...
Who’s in it. Chasing Two Hares stars Oleg Borisov as Голохвостий, Margarita Krinitsyna as Pronya Prokopivna Sirko, Nikolay Yakovchenko as Sirko and Anna Kushnirenko as Сірчиха, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Chasing Two Hares sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chasing Two Hares page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chasing Two Hares tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chasing Two Hares (1961)?
- In US, Chasing Two Hares is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chasing Two Hares worth watching?
- Chasing Two Hares 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 Chasing Two Hares?
- Chasing Two Hares stars Oleg Borisov, Margarita Krinitsyna, Nikolay Yakovchenko, Anna Kushnirenko and Nonna Koperzhynska.
- When was Chasing Two Hares released?
- Chasing Two Hares was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.