Say a Word for the Poor Hussar

Say a Word for the Poor Hussar

Directed by Eldar Ryazanov

Produced by Mosfilm

1980161 min6.8 / 10

A 19th-century romantic drama where a hussar's love for an actress is tested by bureaucratic intrigue and tragedy, ultimately redeemed by virtue and devotion.

The small town agog Hussars entry. Love between cornet and the young actress suddenly faces intrigue made by a St. Petersburg bureaucrat. The actress father dies after being involved in this game and perspectives look dark... But evil will eventually be defeated by the nobility, loyalty and love.

Questions people ask

  • Does Say a Word for the Poor Hussar end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Say a Word for the Poor Hussar easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is Say a Word for the Poor Hussar sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Say a Word for the Poor Hussar violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Say a Word for the Poor Hussar scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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59/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity60

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Surprise56

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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