10 interesting details in famous Soviet films that viewers did not notice

2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55

We are ready to watch many Soviet films again and again and, it seems, we remember every frame by heart. But that was not the case: even the most attentive spectators lost sight of many details. They are so small and inconspicuous that they do not immediately catch the eye. However, some of them are worth paying special attention to. For example, the hero of Georgy Vitsin the Coward in "Operation Y" … "It was not for nothing that he asked the question at 3 am how to get to the library. It turns out that some of the reading rooms were open at that time, and how we found out about this, we will now explain.

Opening hours of the library in the film "Operation Y" and other adventures of Shurik "(1965)

Actually, going back to the library. In vain they called Coward an idiot. It is worth paying attention to the sign that was shown in the previous novel. When Shurik leaves the library, you can see the opening hours of the institution. It opens just the same late at night.

Scenes from cartoons about Leopold the cat

If anyone doesn't know, a reference is a reference to a movie in a movie. This technique is often used in Hollywood films and Disney cartoons. But it turns out that filmmakers in the USSR also actively used this feature. For example, in the adventures of Leopold the cat and the hooligan mice, there are scenes that repeat footage from The White Sun of the Desert and Gentlemen of Fortune.

Funny signs in the movie "Office Romance" (1977)

The "Statistical Office" in which the main characters of the film "Office Romance" work is located in the same building with enterprises with interesting names. You can find out about this if you look closely at the signs on the facade: "Central Reserve of Non-Residential Premises", "Research Institute of Chego", "Glavkost", "Glavburenie", "Office of External Relations", etc.

Eldar Ryazanov in the frame of the comedy "The Incredible Adventures of Italians in Russia" (1974)

Eldar Ryazanov often appeared in episodes of his films. How not to recall the "Diamond Hand". But few people noticed that he also starred in The Incredible Adventures of Italians in Russia. If you are lost in conjecture, then the director flashed in a scene where, in the guise of a doctor, he helped the mafia get out of the window.

By the way, there were many interesting shots in this comedy, and Eldar Ryazanov emphasized that all the tricks were performed "outright". But what about the episode where the plane landed right on the highway? After all, not a single coating in the USSR was ready for such. However, even here the director showed ingenuity, deciding to "make up" the runway for the road. And they succeeded: signs, markings were displayed, bushes and trees were planted, kiosks and cars were built … Only those who wanted to land a plane among this splendor were not - the professionals did not agree to take risks. And yet the daredevil was found. It turned out to be pilot Ivan Tarashchan. Before performing the stunt, he set a condition: there must be pilots at the wheel of the cars who could react if something went wrong. As you can see, there were no curiosities.

Universal dog Druzhok

Not only people, but also animals can be good actors. But it is more difficult to find among our brothers the lesser ones who can reincarnate for any role. However, a dog named Druzhok has proven that he can create any image. First he appeared in "The Tale of Lost Time", and then appeared in the fairy tale "Frost".

Luxurious bust in the film "Afonya" (1975)

Georgy Danelia once answered a question that worries many viewers: where did the magnificent bust of actress Tatyana Rasputina come from? It turns out that according to the director's idea, he was originally supposed to also "dance". But it turned out to be not so easy to do it. At first, they decided to put contraceptives in a large bra, having previously filled them with water. However, as soon as the actress started dancing, the rubber products burst, and the performer of the role of Lyudmila got wet all over. Then someone from the film crew suggested using semolina. With her help, it was decided to form a luxurious bust.

Naughty watermelon rind, ice cream transformation and strange number in the comedy "Diamond Arm" (1968)

Yuri Nikulin could not "make friends" with a watermelon rind, slipping on which he had to fall: the actor either could not step on it, or fell unnaturally. Then it was decided to entrust this matter to Leonid Kanevsky. However, the viewers nevertheless noticed the substitution: a man in brown boots steps on the crust, and the top flies up in black.

You probably remember another episode where Kozodoev presents gifts to the children and wife of Gorbunkov. But for some reason, the popsicle in the next shot turns into ice cream in a vase, and instead of two flowers, three appear.

The number on the taxi "28-70 OGO" did not appear by chance either. The OG series belonged to the Orenburg region and settled on the OGE. As for the numbers, it was possible to buy 10 half-liter bottles of Moskovskaya vodka for 28 rubles 70 kopecks.

But the scene where the hero of Anatoly Papanov comes out of the water and shouts “Idiot!” Appeared quite by accident and was abandoned by Gaidai. After another unsuccessful take, the actor threw an insulting word towards the operator.

Various photographs in the film "Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath!" (1975)

"The Irony of Fate …" has become almost a traditional New Year's film, and it is unlikely that there will be at least one of our compatriots or residents of the post-Soviet space who has not watched this comedy at least once. But how attentive are you to detail? Or does the motion picture serve only as a voice background when cutting salads? Did you see the error in the credits?

Or did you notice that in one of the shots a photo with Yuri Yakovlev falls on the snow, and when Nadia picks him up, the image of Oleg Basilashvili appears in the photo? There is nothing strange about this. After all, initially, Ippolita was supposed to play the latter, and he even managed to play in several episodes, but later, referring to family circumstances, he refused.

Chronological confusion in the comedy "Ivan Vasilievich Changes His Profession" (1966)

Now remember the episode when Ivan the Terrible is being interrogated by a policeman. The king says that he was born in 1533. Although in fact the autocrat was born three years earlier - in 1530.

Another interesting shot: the queen almost does not raise her eyes during the meal and all the time looks at the floor. It turns out that on the eve of the actress Nina Maslova had a big fight with her husband and as a result of the skirmish she got a fingal. So she was forced to avoid meeting the camera.

Strange bear in the comedy "Prisoner of the Caucasus, or Shurik's New Adventures" (1966)

Another interesting detail could be noticed by the audience in the episode where Coward, Goonies and Experienced run out of the cave, frightened by the bear. In theory, the animal is wild, but the creators of the comedy forgot to remove the collar from it or did not dare.