The State Counsellor

Based On the book by Boris Akunin

The State Counsellor (Russian: Статский советник, romanized: Statskiy sovetnik) is a 2005 Russian historical mystery film, an adaptation of Boris Akunin's novel of the same name featuring detective Erast Fandorin. Directed by Filipp Yankovsky, it was one of the most expensive films ever made in Russia. A revolutionary organisation is planning to assassinate the Governor of Moscow as the first step to overthrowing the Tsarist state. Detective Erast Fandorin attempts to counter them, but his efforts are hindered by his dealings with Prince Pozharsky.

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Release date:

April 21, 2005

Director:

Filipp Yankovsky

Cast:

Oleg Menshikov, Nikita Mikhalkov, Konstantin Khabensky, Emiliya Spivak, Vladimir Mashkov

Genre:

Mystery, Drama, Detective

Country:

Russia

Language:

Russian

Year page:

2005 in adaptations