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Beware of the Car (1966) Eldar Ryazanov; Oleg Efremov
Beware of the Car (1966) Eldar Ryazanov; Oleg Efremov


 
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This is a region-free DVD+R without case or artwork.

In Russian with English subtitles. Also known as Beregis Avtomobilya and Uncommon Thief.

The hero of the film is an insurance agent who is also a car thief. He steals cars only from various crooks and never from the good people. Then he sells those stolen cars and gives all the money to charity. His best friend is a cop who is working on this case. They also happen to be working together in an amateur production of Hamlet.

Average Rating: Average Rating: 5 of 5 5 of 5 Total Reviews: 3 Write a review »

  1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
 
5 of 5 Superb classic comedy! One of the finest! February 20, 2019
Reviewer: Anonymous Person from United States  
Transfer is sharp and clear, English subtitles are very well done and complete, audio is crisp - overall a high quality print of this classic film.  As for the film itself, it truly deserves to be called a classic.  The acting is superb, the soundtrack perfect, the script brilliant - so brilliant in fact that I still cannot understand how this film passed the Soviet censors in 1966.  The film has some genuinely funny comedic moments while at the same time being a subversive critique of socialism.  If you bear in mind the era in which this was made there are times when you will find even more humor than expected.  The narrator is an incredible actor - you have to hear the tone of voice in which he says certain lines to believe it.  And it has one of the most unique car chases in film history!  Have been looking for this film for years with English subtitles - finally found it. Art at its finest.  Highly recommended!

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5 of 5 Who said the Soviets can't be quirky? December 12, 2018
Reviewer: Patrick Hunter from Panorama City, CA United States  
Unlike the dogmatic films of Stalin's era, this movie almost delights in life's absurdities.   It's not all that funny in the "ha-ha" sense, but it is one amusing combination of crime-movie and comedy.

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5 of 5 "Look Out For The Car" October 28, 2016
Reviewer: rob from Inverell, NSW, - Australia  
Director  Eldar Ryazanov's charming comedies are superbly crafted tales which are universally appealing. Woven into his films all the nuances & eccentricity of our humanity.
Beware of the Car is a wonderful example of the directors unique percetive quality and style.
Excellent Print! Many Thanks to MD...

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