Bootleggers (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1962, Bootleggers is a comedy film directed by Leonid Gaidai, running about 19 minutes.
What it’s about. This is the second silent (save for a song) slapstick comedy short about adventures of Worldly, Coward, and Fool. In a small hunting lodge three friends are making illegal moonshine. Bottled "product" fills shelves quickly. Life is good. But their dog Barbos doesn't understand that bringing a moonshine condenser coil to a police station is a bad idea...
Who’s in it. Bootleggers stars Yuriy Nikulin as «Balbes», Georgiy Vitsin as «Trus», Yevgeni Morgunov as «Byvalyy» and Vladimir Pitsek as Militsioner.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Bootleggers has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bootleggers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bootleggers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bootleggers (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bootleggers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bootleggers worth watching?
- Bootleggers holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bootleggers?
- Bootleggers stars Yuriy Nikulin, Georgiy Vitsin, Yevgeni Morgunov and Vladimir Pitsek.
- When was Bootleggers released?
- Bootleggers was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 19 minutes.