Heart of a Dog
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"Heart of a Dog" is a Soviet film adaptation of Mikhail Bulgakov’s iconic novella. Set in 1920s Moscow, it tells the satirical and darkly humorous story of a stray dog named Sharik, who is transformed into a human by Professor Preobrazhensky through a daring medical experiment. The resulting man, Poligraf Poligrafovich Sharikov, embodies the social and ideological tensions of early Soviet society. With its sharp critique of class struggle, human nature, and the perils of radical change, the film is celebrated for its faithful adaptation, brilliant performances, and rich allegorical depth.
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Evgeniy Evstigneev
Professor Filipp Preobrazhenskyy
Boris Plotnikov
Doctor Bormental
Vladimir Tolokonnikov
Sharikov
Nina Ruslanova
Darya Petrovna
Olga Melikhova
Zinochka
Aleksei Mironov
Fyodor
Roman Kartsev
Shvonder
Anzhelika Nevolina
Vasnetsova
Natalya Fomenko
Vyazemskaya
Evgeniy Kuznetsov
Pestrukhin
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Ivan Ganzha
Zharovkin
Valentina Kovel
Sergei Filippov
The Patient
Roman Tkachuk
Nikolai Nikolayevich Persikov
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A. Savostyanov
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A. Ruden
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Yu. Volkov
Anatoly Slivnikov
Yury Eller
Yuriy Kuznetsov
Yuriy Oskin
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V. Kolpakov
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M. Shtein
Evgeniy Ilovayskiy
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A. Martinkainen
Nora Gryakalova
Boris Sokolov
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Aleksandr Pashkevich
Viktor Glazkov
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O. Letnikov
Sergey Bekhterev
Aleksandr Belinsky
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Aleksandr Strunin
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Ekaterina Kharkevich
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K. Sirotova
Natalya Lapina
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M. Kucherov
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Where can I watch Heart of a Dog?
Heart of a Dog (1988) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.
What is Heart of a Dog about?
"Heart of a Dog" is a Soviet film adaptation of Mikhail Bulgakov’s iconic novella. Set in 1920s Moscow, it tells the satirical and darkly humorous story of a stray dog named Sharik, who is transformed into a human by Professor Preobrazhensky through a daring medical experiment....
Who directed Heart of a Dog?
Heart of a Dog (1988) was directed by Vladimir Bortko. The film is a Drama, Comedy production with a runtime of 2h 16m, rated 7.9/10.
How long is Heart of a Dog?
Heart of a Dog runs 2h 16m (136 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.9/10 from 184 votes. Genre: Drama, Comedy.
Is Heart of a Dog worth watching?
Heart of a Dog is rated 7.9/10 by 184 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Drama and Comedy fans.