

Of Freaks and Men
1998-05-20 · 93 min · ★ 6.5
St. Petersburg, early 20th century. The handsome and secretive Johann specializes in shooting erotic pictures depicting the floggings of bare-bottomed women. With the help of his assistants, the photographic creations gradually penetrate the peaceful households of two upper-class Russian families.
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- Directors
- Aleksei Balabanov
- Production companies
- CTB Film Company
- Countries
- Russia
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Sergey MakovetskiyYohan
Dinara DrukarovaLiza
Anzhelika NevolinaEkaterina Kirillovna
Viktor SukhorukovViktor Ivanovich
Yuriy Galtsevproducer
Aleksandr MezentsevStasov - doctor
Igor ShibanovRadlov - engineer
Boris Smolkinphotographer
Lyudmila Arzhannikovaold prostitute
Tatyana PolonskayaDaria
Mikhail Tryasorukovadministrator
Valeriy Filonovmachinist
Anvar Libabovbellboy
Irina RakshinaLiza's aunt
Valeriya Yakovlevashop model
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