Released:
1993-02-28

Overview:
"Makarov" both a popular Russian name, and also slang for the word "gun," serves as a metaphor for the brutal reality of life in a post-totalitarian society. The story's protagonist, Makarov, embodies this struggle as he becomes more mechanical and less spiritual upon acquiring a gun.

Director:
Vladimir Khotinenko

Runtime:
1h 39min

Genre:
Thriller, Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Sergey Makovetskiy
• 
  Elena Mayorova
• 
  Irina Metlitskaya
• 
  Vladimir Ilin
• 
  Sergei Parshin