Strictly Business 1963

Name: Strictly Business
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1963-05-27
Duration: 84 min
Cast: Vladlen Paulus, Aleksandr Shvorin, Viktor Gromov, Vladimir Pitsek, Viktor Uralsky

Status: Released
Runtime: 84 minutes
Director: Leonid Gaidai
Networks: Mosfilm, Experimental Comedy Film Studio

★ TMDB users: 7.3/10 Comedy Released

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Directed by Leonid Gaidai

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What is Strictly Business?

Strictly Business is a film first released in 1963. Catalogued under Comedy.

Type: Film
Year: 1963
Status: Released
Runtime: 84 minutes
Release date: May 27, 1963
Studios: Mosfilm, Experimental Comedy Film Studio
Genres: Comedy
Updated: Sep 14, 2026

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Rating: ★ TMDB users: 7.3/10
Episode runtime: ~84 minutes
Status: Released
Networks: Mosfilm, Experimental Comedy Film Studio

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Overview

Strictly Business is a film first released in 1963. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Mosfilm, Experimental Comedy Film Studio. Current status: Released.

wild west 19th century short film

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Should you watch it?

“Three O. Henry tales collide in a breezy 1960s comedy anthology.”

#comedy #anthology #period #lighthearted

Reasons to watch

Adaptations of classic O. Henry stories
Humorous tone across varied scenarios
Concise 84‑minute runtime

Keep in mind

Some storylines end abruptly
Violent outcomes may not suit all viewers

Watch it if you appreciate witty adaptations of early 20th‑century short fiction presented with humor.

The film mixes light comedy with brief moments of violence, making it generally suitable for mature children and adults.

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Cast

Vladlen Paulus Shark Dodson (segment "The Roads We Take")

Aleksandr Shvorin Bob Tidball (segment "The Roads We Take")

Viktor Gromov Mr. Williams (segment "The Roads We Take")

Vladimir Pitsek Train Driver (segment "The Roads We Take")

Viktor Uralsky Train Stoker (segment "The Roads We Take")

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Lev Lobov Guard on Mail Train (segment "The Roads We Take")

Yuri Chulyukin Peabody (segment "The Roads We Take")

Rostislav Plyatt Landlord (segment "Makes the Whole World Kin")

Yuriy Nikulin Thief (segment "Makes the Whole World Kin")

Georgiy Vitsin Sam (segment "The Ransom of Redskins Chief")

Aleksei Smirnov Bill Driscoll (segment "The Ransom of Redskins Chief")

Sergei Tikhonov Johnny Dorset (segment "The Ransom of Redskins Chief")

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When was Strictly Business released?

It premiered on May 27, 1963.

What is the film’s runtime?

The movie runs approximately 84 minutes.

What genre does the film belong to?

It is classified as a comedy anthology.

What source material does the film use?

The three segments are based on stories by O. Henry.

How many separate stories are presented?

The film presents three distinct stories.

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