The State Counsellor (2005) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
The State Counsellor (2005) — Third film based on Boris Akunin's "Priklucheniya Erasta Petrovicha Fandorina" series of novels. On a
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Third film based on Boris Akunin's "Priklucheniya Erasta Petrovicha Fandorina" series of novels. On a train from St. Petersburg to Moscow general Khrapov was killed and no one else but Erast Petrovich is under suspicion because the killer pretended to be Fandorin. There are initials BG on the handle of the knife Khrapov was stabbed with, the initials belong to a terrorist organization which keeps both capital cities (Moscow and St. Petersburg) in fear. This time Fandorin is not the only one trying to solve the crime, general Pozharski, a famous detective takes over the investigation...
Full Cast & Crew
- Oleg Menshikov as Erast Petrovich Fandorin
- Nikita Mikhalkov as Count Pozharsky
- Konstantin Khabenskiy as Green
- Vladimir Mashkov as Kozyr
- Oleg Tabakov as Count Vladimir Dolgorukov
- Oksana Fandera as Igla
- Mariya Mironova as Julie Lenard
- Mikhail Efremov as Mylnikov
- Fyodor Bondarchuk as Col. Pyotr Burchinsky
- Emiliya Spivak as Esfir Litvinova
- Aleksandr Strizhenov as Grand Duke Simeon Alexandrovich
- Andrey Lebedev as doctor
- Yuri Kolokolnikov as Smolyaninov
- Oleksiy Horbunov as Rahmet
- Pavel Belozerov as Larionov
Why Watch The State Counsellor?
The Vibe: The State Counsellor is a adrenaline-fueled and fast-paced action movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 2005. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.5/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for fans of high-octane spectacle and epic set pieces. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with action-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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