1985 · Anthony Garner · 90 min
A comedy about injustice set in St Petersburg in 1839. The Tsar has tightened up security and mounted a round-the-clock guard at his palace - the Peter and Paul Fortress. Unfortunately for Private Postnikov, he hears the cries of a drowning man and goes to his rescue. The rest follows.
Michael HordernThe Storyteller
Freddie JonesLt. Col. Svinin
Michael BryantGen. Kokoshkin
Benjamin WhitrowCapt. Kirov
Christopher StrauliCapt. Miller
Timothy SpallPte. Postnikov
Don HendersonThe Peasant
Bryan PringleSupt. of Police
Tony CaunterSgt. PlatovPeter BaylissThe BishopRobert BurbageKokoshkin's Aide
Nicholas GecksSvinin's Aide
Michael Troughton1st Guard
Garry Cooper2nd GuardIvan StewardPolice Constable