Question 1

Which U.S. president reportedly watched this Russian film multiple times before a historic meeting?

Accepted Answer

Ronald Reagan watched the movie at least 8 times before meeting Mikhail Gorbachev for the first time to "get to know the Russian soul better."

Question 2

What rare Academy Award achievement does this film share with only three other Russian movies?

Accepted Answer

It's one of four Russian films ever to win the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, alongside War and Peace (1965), Dersu Uzala (1975), and Burnt by the Sun (1994).

Question 3

What was the Soviet box office ranking of this film?

Accepted Answer

It was the Soviet Union's second highest-grossing film of all time, surpassed only by Pirates of the 20th Century (1980).

Question 4

Which international film festivals recognized this movie?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the Berlin International Film Festival in 1980 and the São Paulo International Film Festival in 1982.

Question 5

What scene involving a hockey player was cut from the final film?

Accepted Answer

An episode where hockey player Gurin, who had quit alcohol, appeared drunk asking for money was cut. The director said, "Let's leave hope for spectators, that Gurin will improve."

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