---
title: "The Overcoat"
year: 1959
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-overcoat-1959"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 117863
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 75
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Overcoat (1959) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-overcoat-1959

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Overcoat is a 1959 Soviet drama film directed by Aleksey Batalov and based on Nikolai Gogol's short story of the same name. The narrative follows a government clerk who has his precious new overcoat stolen, and no one seems willing to help him retrieve his prized possession, a concern that continues even when he is beyond the grave.

As a feature film with a runtime of one hour and fifteen minutes, it offers a dramatic adaptation of classic literature. The production reflects Soviet cinema of the late 1950s, bringing Nikolai Gogol's literary work to the screen through the direction of Aleksey Batalov.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A bullied government clerk has his precious new overcoat stolen in this 1959 Soviet drama."

### Why Watch
- It is a cinematic adaptation of Nikolai Gogol's famous short story The Overcoat.
- It is directed by Aleksey Batalov.
- It has a runtime of one hour and fifteen minutes.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The synopsis indicates that no one is willing to help the main character retrieve his stolen possession.
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a Soviet drama with a runtime of one hour and fifteen minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #soviet-cinema, #literary-adaptation, #gogol-adaptation, #government-bureaucracy, #ghostly-tale, #dramatic-tragedy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Aleksey Batalov
- **Networks / Studios**: Lenfilm

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Rolan Bykov** as *Акакий Акакиевич*
- **Yuriy Tolubeev** as *Портной*
- **Nina Urgant** as *Проститутка*
- **Elena Ponsova** as *домовладелица*
- **Georgiy Teykh** as *важная персона*
- **Glikeriya Bogdanova-Chesnokova** as *супруга именинника*
- **Lev Stepanov** as *кредитор*
- **Vasiliy Maksimov** as *Department Director*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream The Overcoat (1959)?
Streaming availability is not provided in the source materials.

### Q: Is The Overcoat (1959) worth watching?
It is a 1959 Soviet drama directed by Aleksey Batalov and based on Nikolai Gogol's short story.

### Q: What is the binge duration for The Overcoat (1959)?
The film has a runtime of one hour and fifteen minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes of The Overcoat (1959)?
The Overcoat is a feature film rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Overcoat — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/117863)
- [The Overcoat (1959 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Overcoat_(1959_film))
- [The Overcoat (2001) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/490521-the-overcoat/prehled/)

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