Zolotoy telyonok (mini)

An adaptation of the cult novel by Ilya Ilf and Yevgeny Petrov including unpublished scenes that fell prey to Soviet censors. One of Russia's most popular actors, Oleg Menshikov, plays Ostap Bender, the renowned con-man and charming swindler. This tale of Bender's attempts to bilk the secret millionaire Koreiko unfolds against the backdrop the vibrant life of the 1920's. This adaptation of the Soviet literary classic boasts colorful characters, risky adventures, and the anything goes atmosphere of the past. - IMDb