Brother / Брат
- Crime
- Drama
- Action
Danila goes to his successful brother, Victor, in Petersburg to start a new life. Unknown to Danila, Victor is a contract killer, but is in hiding after asking for too much money to assassinate a Chechen mob boss. To avoid exposure, Victor convinces Danila to kill the boss instead.
Brother is a 1997 Russian crime drama following Danila, a young man who arrives in Saint Petersburg seeking a fresh start with his successful brother Victor—only to discover Victor is a contract killer on the run. Directed by Aleksei Balabanov, this acclaimed film blends gritty action with character-driven storytelling as Danila becomes entangled in the criminal underworld.
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Sergei Bodrov Jr.Danila Bagrov
Viktor SukhorukovViktor Bagrov
Yuriy Kuznetsov"German" Hoffman
Svetlana PismichenkoSveta
Mariya ZhukovaKat
Sergey Murzin"Krugli"
Irina RakshinaZinka
Igor ShibanovPoliceman
Andrey FedortsovStepan
Vladimir ErmilovPavel Evgrafovich
Anatoliy GorinSvetlana's Neighbor
Andrey KraskoApartment Owner
Vitaliy MatveyevDouble-Barrel Gun Owner
Denis KirillovMarket Bandit
Anatoli ZhuravlyovNervous Bandit
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Brother — frequently asked
When was Brother released?
Brother was released on December 12, 1997.
Where can I watch Brother?
Brother is available on various streaming platforms and home video formats; availability varies by region and service.
What language is the film in?
Brother is a Russian-language film.
Is there a sequel?
Yes, director Aleksei Balabanov made a sequel titled Brother 2, released in 2000.
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