Film "Jack Vosmerkin - "American"

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In 1986, director Yevgeny Tatarsky made a film based on the work of Nikolai Smirnov - "Jack Vosmerkin -" American ". The film reflected the post-revolutionary events in Russia, and it turned out to be too bold for the mid-eighties. The idea that underlay plot, was perceived then sedition. Yet "Jack Vosmerkin" was filmed, although it was released only in 1988.

Homecoming

It just so happened that while still a child, Yasha (Alexander Kuznetsov) went to live overseas. In America, he spent a decent amount of time, learning to live in unfamiliar territory for himself, learning the local language, and also becoming a full-fledged US citizen. So in this country he felt at home. But the soul still rushed back. Realizing the instability of the current policy in Russia, he postponed his return for some time. But after the long-awaited revolution, he packed his things andwent to the newly formed new state - the USSR.

An American on Russian soil

He was sure that he could quickly become his native land. But he was seriously mistaken, since the habitual way of life and ideals of the Soviets were completely different from those of the Americans. However, Yasha did not lose heart. He went to a local farm and began to learn farming. Thanks to his perseverance and love for music, he quickly became his own. That's just to instill American culture in the local population, he did not succeed, despite all his diligent attempts. But after meeting a local girl, his whole habitual life changed. He decided to win her heart at all costs. Will he succeed?

Main Role

The director chose the cast very carefully. The central characters in the film "Jack Vosmerkin" were played exclusively by famous artists. Evgeny Evstigneev played Admiral Katsaurov. Lev Durov - kulak Skorokhodov. Who played the main role - the role of the American Jack Vosmerkin? Alexander Kuznetsov, who played this character, left for the United States five years after the premiere of the film. This role has become prophetic for him.

Alexander Kuznetsov was born in 1959, in a small town in Primorsky Krai. After receiving a matriculation certificate, he entered the Moscow Aviation Institute. Having not completed his studies for only a few months, already in the fifth year, Kuznetsova took the documents and went to the Shchukin school. What prompted the failed aeronautical engineeron such an unusual step, is unknown. But, apparently, he was not mistaken. After graduating from a theater university, Alexander Kuznetsov was accepted into the troupe of the Theater on Malaya Bronnaya. And soon he played his first film role.

The role of Jack Vosmerkin glorified Kuznetsov throughout the country. Nevertheless, he soon went overseas. But this act cannot be called unreasonable. After all, the Soviet actor went to the United States to participate in the Alaska Kid project. In addition, abroad, he starred in the film "Ice Runner". A few years ago, Alexander Kuznetsov returned to his homeland. Today he is engaged in teaching activities.

From the history of the film

Let's return to the film "Jack Vosmerkin - "American". Actors Tito Romalio, Mikhail Vaskov, Alexander Galibin, Sergey Migitsko, Alexander Susnin - they all played the characters of this American-Russian story. The director approved them quickly enough. That's just with the actress for the role of Marusya had difficulties.

Tatarsky imagined this heroine as a buxom beauty. But a suitable candidate could not be found. Once in the pavilion where the tests were held, Galina Bokashevskaya appeared. She was a fragile girl, and therefore the director instantly rejected her. But the young actress did not despair, she immediately rushed to the dressing room, put on several skirts and put cotton wool in the right place. Ultimately, the director approved it. The role in this film was the debut for Galina Bokashevskaya.

Marina M altseva, Yulia also played in the filmChekmaryova, Nadezhda Smirnova, Yuri G altsev, Irina Rakshina (as Jack Vosmerkin's wife).