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The Turkish Gambit (2005)

Movie ★ 6.3 130 min

The film is based on the second book from the Adventures of Erast Petrovich Fandorin series of novels written by the Russian author Boris Akunin. The film takes place in 1877 during the Russian-Turkish war. Erast Fandorin has just escaped from Turkish prison and is trying to get on the Russian side as soon as possible to give important information about the upcoming attack of the enemy. On his way he meets Varvara Suvorova, a young lady who is going to see her fiancée - a soldier of the Russian army. Erast also knows that there is a spy somewhere in the Russian army, everyone is under suspicion.

Boris Akunin Writer Dzhanik Fayziev Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 22, 2005
Runtime
130 min
Budget
$4.0M
Box office
$18.5M
IMDb
tt0374298
Country

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Turkish Gambit about?
The film is based on the second book from the Adventures of Erast Petrovich Fandorin series of novels written by the Russian author Boris Akunin. The film takes place in 1877 during the Russian-Turkish war. Erast Fandorin has just escaped from Turkish prison and is trying to get on the Russian side as soon as possible to give important information about the upcoming attack of the enemy. On his way he meets Varvara Suvorova, a young lady who is going to see her fiancée - a soldier of the Russian army. Erast also knows that there is a spy somewhere in the Russian army, everyone is under suspicion.
Who directed The Turkish Gambit?
The Turkish Gambit was directed by Dzhanik Fayziev.
Who stars in The Turkish Gambit?
The Turkish Gambit stars Egor Beroev, Olga Krasko, Marat Basharov, Vladimir Ilin.
When was The Turkish Gambit released?
The Turkish Gambit is a 2005 mystery, adventure, action, drama, history film.
Where can I watch The Turkish Gambit?
You can watch The Turkish Gambit with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.