CRIME . 1976 . 2h 23m . 3.1/10

Diamonds for the Dictatorship of the Proletariat_

In 1921, the Cheka became aware that gold and jewelry were stolen from the treasury of Gokhran, and that a special organization was involved in transporting the stolen to Estonia. Scout Maksim Isayev is sent to this country. He establishes that the cipher of the Soviet embassy Olenetskaya works for the German resident Nolmar, with whom employees of Gokhran Kozlovskaya and an appraiser Yakov Shelekhes are associated. As a result of the provocation, Isayev was arrested. In the prison cell, he finds himself together with the famous Russian writer Nikandrov, who could not find himself in post-revolutionary Russia and went abroad. Released soon by the efforts of his comrades, Isayev continues the struggle for the fate of Nikandrov — for his return to his homeland.

Starring Vladimir Ivashov, Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy, Yekaterina Vasilyeva
3.1/10
Rating
2h 23m
Runtime
1976
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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In 1921, the Cheka became aware that gold and jewelry were stolen from the treasury of Gokhran, and that a special organization was involved in transporting the stolen to Estonia. Scout Maksim Isayev is sent to this country. He establishes that the cipher of the Soviet embassy Olenetskaya works for the German resident Nolmar, with whom employees of Gokhran Kozlovskaya and an appraiser Yakov Shelekhes are associated. As a result of the provocation, Isayev was arrested. In the prison cell, he finds himself together with the famous Russian writer Nikandrov, who could not find himself in post-revolutionary Russia and went abroad. Released soon by the efforts of his comrades, Isayev continues the struggle for the fate of Nikandrov — for his return to his homeland.

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Cast
Vladimir Ivashov stars as Isayev in Diamonds for the Dictatorship of the Proletariat.
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Year context
Diamonds for the Dictatorship of the Proletariat was released 50 years ago in 1976.
Overview
In 1921, the Cheka became aware that gold and jewelry were stolen from the treasury of Gokhran, and that a special organization was involved in transporting ...
Diamonds for the Dictatorship of the Proletariat is a Crime, Action, Drama film with a runtime of 2h 23m.

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
143 min (2h 23m)
Country
SU
Rating
3.1/10 (7 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Diamonds for the Dictatorship of the Proletariat about?
In 1921, the Cheka became aware that gold and jewelry were stolen from the treasury of Gokhran, and that a special organization was involved in transporting the stolen to Estonia. Scout Maksim Isayev is sent to this country. He establishes that the cipher of the Soviet embassy Olenetskaya works for the German resident Nolmar, with whom employees of Gokhran Kozlovskaya and an appraiser Yakov Shelekhes are associated. As a result of the provocation, Isayev was arrested. In the prison cell, he finds himself together with the famous Russian writer Nikandrov, who could not find himself in post-revolutionary Russia and went abroad. Released soon by the efforts of his comrades, Isayev continues the struggle for the fate of Nikandrov — for his return to his homeland.
How long is Diamonds for the Dictatorship of the Proletariat?
Diamonds for the Dictatorship of the Proletariat has a runtime of 143 minutes (2h 23m).
Who stars in Diamonds for the Dictatorship of the Proletariat?
The cast of Diamonds for the Dictatorship of the Proletariat includes Vladimir Ivashov, Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy, Yekaterina Vasilyeva, Margarita Terekhova, Tatyana Samoylova.
What is the rating of Diamonds for the Dictatorship of the Proletariat?
Diamonds for the Dictatorship of the Proletariat has a rating of 3.1 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (4)

Crime Action Drama Mystery
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