An Old-Fashioned Comedy (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1980, An Old-Fashioned Comedy is a drama and romance film directed by Tatyana Berezantseva, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the play of the same name by Aleksei Arbuzov. The meeting between the chief physician of the sanatorium Rodion Nikolayevich and the patient Lydia Vasilievna begins with a conflict: the woman managed to break the sanatorium regime in the very first days of her stay. However, soon the acquaintance of two middle-aged people turns into friendship, and then into mutual sympathy...
Who’s in it. An Old-Fashioned Comedy stars Alisa Freyndlikh as Lidiya Vasilyevna, Igor Vladimirov as Rodion Nikolayevich, Tamara Sovchi as barmaid (uncredited) and Boris Tokarev as Lidiya Vasilyevna's son (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, An Old-Fashioned Comedy 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 An Old-Fashioned Comedy page.
If you liked it. Fans of An Old-Fashioned Comedy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch An Old-Fashioned Comedy (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for An Old-Fashioned Comedy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is An Old-Fashioned Comedy worth watching?
- An Old-Fashioned Comedy holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in An Old-Fashioned Comedy?
- An Old-Fashioned Comedy stars Alisa Freyndlikh, Igor Vladimirov, Tamara Sovchi, Boris Tokarev and Galina Besedina.
- When was An Old-Fashioned Comedy released?
- An Old-Fashioned Comedy was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.