What a Mess! / Ширли-мырли
- Comedy
A Russian criminal steals a giant diamond from the Mafia, hides it, and suddenly runs into his unknown brothers; unexpected, absurd events with participation of the mob, doctors, musicians, Americans, militia, and gypsies ensue.
What a Mess! is a 1995 Russian comedy film about a criminal who steals a diamond from the Mafia and discovers unexpected brothers, triggering a chaotic chain of events involving mobsters, doctors, musicians, and various other colorful characters. This absurdist romp is a cult classic of 90s Russian cinema, blending slapstick humor with the unpredictable energy of post-Soviet storytelling.
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Valeriy GarkalinVasiliy Krolikov / Innokentiy Shniperson / Roman Almazov / Patrick Crolikow
Vera AlentovaCarol Abzats / Zemfira Almazova / Lusiena Krolikova / Whitney Crolikow
Inna ChurikovaPraskov'ya Krolikova
Armen DzhigarkhanyanKozyulski
Igor UgolnikovPiskunov Jean-Paul Nikolayevich
Sergey BatalovLieutenant
Rolan BykovBrilliant's buyer
Leonid KuravlyovUSA ambassador
Lyubov PolishchukJennifer, Ambassador's wife
Oleg EfremovNikolay Grigoryevich
Oleg TabakovSukhodrishchev- Aleksandr VoroshiloKozma
Nonna MordyukovaRegistry Office Worker
Sergei ArtsybashevRegistry Office Worker
Yevgeni VesnikDoctor
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What a Mess! (Trailer, Russian)
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When was What a Mess! released?
What a Mess! was released on March 30, 1995.
What is the plot about?
The film follows a Russian criminal who steals a giant diamond from the Mafia and hides it, only to unexpectedly meet his unknown brothers. The discovery sets off a chain of absurd and chaotic events involving the mob, doctors, musicians, Americans, militia, and gypsies.
Is What a Mess! available to watch online?
What a Mess! is a 1995 film that has been released. Availability depends on your region and streaming platforms; check your local streaming services or rental platforms for current options.
What genre is What a Mess!?
What a Mess! is a comedy film known for its absurdist humor and chaotic storyline.
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