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Brother (1998)

Russian and French drama film directed by Aleksei Balabanov

Film facts

Runtime
1h 35m 95 min
Released
8 July 1998

Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.

Brother has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 min). The Russian film released on 8 July 1998. It is directed by Aleksei Balabanov and stars Sergey Bodrov, Jr., Viktor Sukhorukov and Vyacheslav Butusov.

Official trailer

Cast and crew

Cinematography
Sergey Astakhov
Produced by
Sergey Selyanov
Production
STV, State Committee for Cinematography
Distribution
Istituto Luce

Box office, awards and more

Budget
$20,000
Awards
Nika Award; Golden ram; Kinotavr
Set in
Saint Petersburg
Country
Russia

Release and where to watch

In theatres
8 July 1998
First shown
17 May 1997 festival or first country
On OTT
Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Brother?

Brother has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes, or 95 min.

When did Brother release?

Brother released on 8 July 1998.

Who directed Brother?

Brother is directed by Aleksei Balabanov.

Who is in the cast of Brother?

The cast of Brother includes Sergey Bodrov, Jr., Viktor Sukhorukov, Vyacheslav Butusov, Yury Kuznetsov, Svetlana Pismichenko and Mariya Zhukova.

What is the budget of Brother?

The budget of Brother is reported as $20,000.

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