Strictly Business (1963) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Strictly Business (1963) — Three stories based on O. Henry novels.
Strictly Business (1963) Storyline
Three stories based on O. Henry novels. (1) Bob Tidball recovers $30,000 in pristine credit cards from a bandit’s sack and races across the plains until his horse breaks its leg. Forced to mount Dodson’s stallion, he’s ambushed and killed by “Shark” Dodson, who seizes the entire loot. (2) A thief slips through a third-floor window to steal a stack of bills from a sleeping gentleman’s dressing table. When the homeowner awakens and raises only one hand against the revolver—his other immobilized by a sudden rheumatic attack—the would-be robber reconsiders his plan. (3) Sam and Bill, two small-time grifters short $2,000 for their swindle, decide to kidnap Ebeneger Dorset’s young son. They demand exactly that sum as ransom, setting in motion a desperate bargain.
Full Cast & Crew
- Vladlen Paulus as «Shark» Dodson (story «The Roads We Take»)
- Aleksandr Shvorin as Bob Tidball (story «The Roads We Take»)
- Viktor Gromov as Mr. Williams (story «The Roads We Take»)
- Vladimir Pitsek as train driver (story «The Roads We Take»)
- Viktor Uralsky as train stoker (story «The Roads We Take»)
- Lev Lobov as guard on the mail train (story «The Roads We Take»)
- Yuri Chulyukin as Peabody - clerk (story «The Roads We Take»)
- Rostislav Plyatt as landlord (story «Makes the Whole World Kin»)
- Yuriy Nikulin as thief (story «Makes the Whole World Kin»)
- Georgiy Vitsin as Sam - fraud (story «The Ransom of Redskins Chief»)
- Aleksei Smirnov as Bill Driscoll - Sam's partner (story «The Ransom of Redskins Chief»)
- Sergei Tikhonov as Johnny Dorset - «Redskins Chief» (story «The Ransom of Redskins Chief»)
- Georgi Millyar as Ebenezer Dorset - Joni's daddy (story «The Ransom of Redskins Chief»)
Why Watch Strictly Business?
The Vibe: Strictly Business is a lighthearted, hilarious, and uplifting comedy movie from 1963. Directed by Leonid Gaidai, and starring Vladlen Paulus, Aleksandr Shvorin, Viktor Gromov Three stories based on O.
Fan Reception: Boasting a solid score of 7.3/10, Strictly Business delivers a polished experience that stands out in the crowded Comedy landscape.
Time Investment: At a brisk 1h 24m, it's a tight, efficient movie that respects your time while delivering maximum impact.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for those looking for a fun, stress-relieving watch. If you enjoy movies, Strictly Business deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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