
The Chain Reaction
Original title: Цепная реакция
Overview
An old pickpocket named "Cardinal", during the days of the International Festival of Youth and Students, decides to gather old “personnels” to prepare small and large thefts from the festival participants. During the "conference" it turns out that a complete "personnel crisis" has come. The ensuing meeting with the former bootlegger — Senka-Moroz, who broke with his past and found happiness in his family and honest work, leads the Cardinal to confusion and mental confusion. A conversation with Professor Muromtsev, a terminally ill person who nevertheless cares about the fate of others, shock the "Cardinal" and he takes the first but decisive step towards a new life, breaking with the criminal world.
Top-billed cast
- VVladimir Kenigson
- LLev Ivanov
- EEduard Bredun
- IIzolda Izvitskaya
- LLeonid Usach
- EEmmanuil Nelin
- NNikolay Gagarin
- GGurgen Tonunts
- PPyotr Repnin
- VVsevolod Yakut
Crew
- Director
- Ivan Pravov
- Writers
- Lev Sheynin, Bulat Okudzhava, Nona Bystrova, A. Volkov
- Producer
- Dmitriy Zalbshteyn
- Production
- Mosfilm, Gosteleradio USSR
Frequently asked questions
What is The Chain Reaction rated?
The Chain Reaction has an audience rating of 8.7 out of 10 from 8 votes.
Who directed The Chain Reaction?
The Chain Reaction was directed by Ivan Pravov.
When was The Chain Reaction released?
The Chain Reaction was released in 1963.






















