Bender: The Beginning 2021
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 96 minutes
- Director
- Igor Zaytsev
- Network
- Sreda
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video
What is Bender: The Beginning?
Topic: Film "Bender: The Beginning" (2021). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2021
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 96 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 24, 2021
- Original language
- RU
- Origin
- Russia
- Studios
- Sreda
- Genres
- Adventure, Comedy, Action, Drama
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.4/10 from 48 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~96 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Sreda
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Topic: Film "Bender: The Beginning" (2021).
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Title: Bender: The Beginning (also known as Ostap Bender. The Beginning / Russian: Бендер: Начало).
Year: 2021.
Release Date: 06/24/2021 (RU).
Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Action, Drama.
Runtime: 1h 36m.
Director: Igor Zaytsev.
Production Company: Sreda.
Relation: Prequel to The Twelve Chairs.
Setting: Russian Empire, 1919.
Characters: Osip Zadunaisky (young idealist, man of pure thought and aristocratic upbringing) and Ibrahim Bender (infamous con artist, self-proclaimed Turkish subject, cunning and unscrupulous swindler).
Plot: Osip meets Bender. Bender offers Osip a share of the profit from finding a precious royal relic, a diamond-encrusted golden scepter hidden in town. They enter a joint venture
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“A gripping exploration of adventure and comedy that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Bender: The Beginning worth watching?
Bender: The Beginning holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 48 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Adventure, Comedy for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Bender: The Beginning and when was it released?
Bender: The Beginning is a feature film with a runtime of 96 minutes. It was released in 2021. Release status: Released.
Who directed Bender: The Beginning?
Bender: The Beginning was directed by Igor Zaytsev.
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