Overview

Based on the play of the same name by Leonid Zorin.
Gordei Kabachkov, a professional con man, decided to pursue a career in science and was very successful. Having settled in a certain Institute of Ancient Culture, he easily wraps his finger around the numerous "kind men" - members of the academic council - and defends his thesis.
Using his "talents" and the kindness of the staff of the Institute of Ancient Culture, Kabachkov makes a rapid take-off on the career ladder...

Featured Cast

Georgi Burkov

Tatyana Vasileva

Valentina Telichkina

Nikolai Volkov St.

Vladimir Zeldin

Viktor Sharlakhov

Larisa Pashkova

Valentin Nikulin

Yuri Leonidov

Aleksandr Safronov