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Cucaracha

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1983 · 1h 31m · Drama, Mystery · Soviet Union

A screen adaptation of the novel of the same name by the well-known Georgian writer Nodar Dumbadze. This story about love and loyalty, bravery and betrayal, began shortly before the Patriotic War of 1941-1945. Georgy Tumurashvili, a militia man, was affectionately called “Cucaracha”, by both the kids and the adults. He was a conscientious divisional inspector investigating various incidents, calling to order local hoodlums and settling family arguments. Once he helped out Inga who fell prey to Murtalo, a bandit and murderer. The young people fell in love with each other. But Murtalo decided to take revenge on Kukaracha…

Directed by
Siko Dolidze, Keti Dolidze
Written by
Nodar Dumbadze
Starring
Levan Uchaneishvili, Zaza Kolelishvili, Nineli Chankvetadze, Givi Tokhadze
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