Based on the play of the same name by Leonid Zorin. Gordei Kabachkov, a professional con man, decided to pursue a career in science and was very successful. Having settled in a certain Institute of Ancient Culture, he easily wraps his finger around the numerous "kind men" - members of the academic council - and defends his thesis. Using his "talents" and the kindness of the staff of the Institute of Ancient Culture, Kabachkov makes a rapid take-off on the career ladder...
CountryUSSR
Runtime1 hour 22 minutes
Production year1979
World premiere14 July 1980
Release date
14 July 1980
USSR
ProductionMosfilm
Also known as
Dobryaki, Kind Men, The Kind-Hearted Ones, Добряки