A Glass of Water (1979 film)_
When a small state is threatened with capture by a much stronger one, only one thing can save it: the emergence of a competitor comparable to the invader. In a graceful and witty play by Scribe, hostilities unfold around a young officer, in whom the modest saleswoman of a jewelry store, the omnipotent Duchess of Marlborough and the Queen of England herself fell in love at the same time.
Starring
Kirill Lavrov, Natalya Belokhvostikova, Alla Demidova
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Cast
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Kirill Lavrov stars as Henry St. John, Viscount Bolingbroke in A Glass of Water (1979 film).
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Year context
A Glass of Water (1979 film) was released 47 years ago in 1979.
Overview
When a small state is threatened with capture by a much stronger one, only one thing can save it: the emergence of a competitor comparable to the invader. In...
A Glass of Water (1979 film) is a Comedy, Romance film with a runtime of 2h 16m.
CAST (6)
Kirill Lavrov
Henry St. John, Viscount Bolingbroke
Natalya Belokhvostikova
Anne, Queen of England
Alla Demidova
Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough
Svetlana Smirnova
Abigail Churchill
Peteris Gaudins
Artur Masham
Nina Veselovskaya
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DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
136 min (2h 16m)
Country
SU
Rating
6.7/10 (13 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is A Glass of Water (1979 film) about?
When a small state is threatened with capture by a much stronger one, only one thing can save it: the emergence of a competitor comparable to the invader. In a graceful and witty play by Scribe, hostilities unfold around a young officer, in whom the modest saleswoman of a jewelry store, the omnipotent Duchess of Marlborough and the Queen of England herself fell in love at the same time.
How long is A Glass of Water (1979 film)?
A Glass of Water (1979 film) has a runtime of 136 minutes (2h 16m).
Who stars in A Glass of Water (1979 film)?
The cast of A Glass of Water (1979 film) includes Kirill Lavrov, Natalya Belokhvostikova, Alla Demidova, Svetlana Smirnova, Peteris Gaudins.
What is the rating of A Glass of Water (1979 film)?
A Glass of Water (1979 film) has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 based on 13 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Romance
