The Passport (1990) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
The Passport (1990) — Merab, a Georgian taxi driver who mistakenly crosses into Israel while seeing off his…
The Passport (1990) Storyline
Merab, a Georgian taxi driver who mistakenly crosses into Israel while seeing off his Jewish brother, Yasha, gets stuck without documents. He gets entangled in bureaucratic nightmares, mistaken identity, and KGB plots while trying to return home.
Full Cast & Crew
- Gérard Darmon as Merab Papashvili/Yasha Papashvili
- Natalya Gundareva as Inga
- Oleg Yankovskiy as Borya - nicknamed «Paris»
- Armen Dzhigarkhanyan as Semyon Klain - «Senya»
- Evgeni Leonov as Embassy employee in Austria
- Mamuka Kikaleishvili as Moisha Sepiashvili
- Leonid Yarmolnik as Borya's Israeli partner
- Levan Pilpani as Vakhtang Papashvili - father
- Ya'ackov Ben-Sira as Bernstein - Inga's uncle
- Nina Ter-Osipyan as Inga's aunt
- Sharon Hacohen as Jane - american journalist
- Nutsa Koguashvili
- Kim Sullivan as Gamlet - Tengiz's companion from Murumbia
- Christian Fellat as Tengiz
- Igor Kvasha as chief rabbi of the Moscow synagogue
Why Watch The Passport?
The Vibe: The Passport is a lighthearted, hilarious, and uplifting comedy and drama movie from 1990. Directed by Georgiy Daneliya, and starring Gérard Darmon, Natalya Gundareva, Oleg Yankovskiy Merab, a Georgian taxi driver who mistakenly crosses into Israel while seeing off his Jewish brother, Yasha, gets stuck without documents.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6/10, The Passport retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for those looking for a fun, stress-relieving watch. If you enjoy movies that blends comedy with drama elements, The Passport deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Movie Details & Production
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