Boris Khmelnitsky

Boris Khmelnitsky

Born: June 27, 1940
Died: February 16, 2008
in Voroshilov, Primorskiy kray, RSFSR, USSR
Boris Khmelnitsky was a popular Russian actor of film and theatre and a member of the legendary Taganka company under directorship of Yuriy Lyubimov.

He was born Boris Alekseevich Khmelnitsky on June 27, 1940, in Ussuriisk, a small town near Vladivostok in the Far East of the Soviet Union. His father, Aleksei Khmelnitsky, was a ranking officer in the Soviet Red Army who was manager of several Army clubs in the USSR. Young Khmelnitsky was brought up in a rather privileged environment; since childhood, he studied literature, arts, and music, and enjoyed a special atmosphere of his father's circle. He studied music at Lvov College of Music, graduating in 1961 as orchestral conductor, then studied acting at Shchukin Theatrical school in Moscow, graduating in 1966 as an actor. In 1966, he made his film debut in 'Kto vernetsa - dolyubit' by director Leonid Osyka. Khmelnitsky shot to popularity with roles in _Sofiya Perovskaya (1967)_ by director Lev Arnshtam, and in _Krasnaya palatka (1970)_. In the USSR, he was best known as Robin Hood in Strely Robin Guda (1975), and later reprized the role in The Ballad of the Valiant Knight Ivanhoe (1983).

From 1964 to 1984 Khmelnitsky was a member of the troupe under directorship of Yuriy Lyubimov at the Taganka Theatre company in Moscow. There his stage partners were Vladimir Vysotskiy, Leonid Filatov, Venyamin Smekhov, Alla Demidova, Zinaida Slavina, Ivan Dykhovichnyy, Boris Galkin, Aleksandr Porokhovshchikov, Valeriy Zolotukhin, Natalya Sayko, Nikolay Gubenko, Zhanna Bolotova, Nina Shatskaya, Leonid Yarmolnik, and other notable Russian actors. During the 60s and 70s, Khmelnitsky played leading roles in Taganka productions, such as 'Pugachev' and 'Master i Margarita', a stage adaptation of the eponymous book by Mikhail A. Bulgakov. He also wrote music for several Taganka productions.

Boris Khmelnitsky enjoyed recognition in the former Soviet Union, and was part of the intellectual milieu known as "the 60s generation." He was designated People's Actor of Russia (2000). He died of a chronic illness on February 16, 2008, and was laid to rest next to his parents in Kuntsevskoe cemetery in Moscow, Russia. He is survived by his ex-wife Marianna Vertinskaya and their daughter Darya Khmelnitskaya.

Movies for Boris Khmelnitsky...

Iron & Blood: The Legend of Taras Bulba
Title: Iron & Blood: The Legend of Taras Bulba
Released: April 2, 2009
Type: Movie
Set in the 16th century, this is a story about Ukraine's Cossack warriors and their campaign to defend their lands from the advancing Polish armies.
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One Love of My Soul
Title: One Love of My Soul
Character: Aleksandr Podzhio
Released: January 1, 2007
Type: Movie
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Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Ladder of Vladimir the Red Sun
Title: Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Ladder of Vladimir the Red Sun
Character: Svyatoslav / Erik, King of Sweden
Released: December 31, 2004
Type: Movie
The second part of Bulat Mansurov's planned epic film series; “The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars". The film depicts the life and reign of Prince Vladimir Svyatoslavich of Kiev, known in legends as Vladimir the Red Sun. The story begins in 972 AD, after the death of his father, Grand Prince Svyatoslav, which ignites a power struggle among Vladimir and his brothers. The film emphasizes that Russian princes only succeeded when they maintained good relations with the Bulgars and other steppe nations. It also depicts Vladimir's reflection on his rise to power upon receiving the book "The Ladder" in 1005, ten years after his conversion to Christianity.
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The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Tale of Saint Olga
Title: The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Tale of Saint Olga
Released: December 31, 2004
Type: Movie
The first part of Bulat Mansurov's planned epic film series; “The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars". Tells the story of pagan Rus' during the time of Prince Igor, his murder by the Drevlyans, Olga's revenge, Olga's repentance and adoption of Christianity.
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The Career of Arturo Ui
Title: The Career of Arturo Ui
Released: June 7, 1996
Type: Movie
When the powerful of this world give a small scoundrel the opportunity to become a big scoundrel - how many opportunities there are for a funny comedy...
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Jonathan of the Bears
Title: Jonathan of the Bears
Character: Religious Mercenary
Released: April 21, 1995
Type: Movie
A young boy witnesses his parents' murder. Later, as he grows up, he befriends a bear in the wilderness and the chief of a local Indian tribe, and he stays with the Indians, but makes an enemy of the chief's son. As he enters adulthood he sets out to find the men responsible for his parents' deaths.
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The Hetman's Regalia
Title: The Hetman's Regalia
Character: Zagrava
Released: January 1, 1993
Type: Movie
The film takes place in 1659 when Bohdan Khmelnytsky's son Yuri took power from Hetman Vyhovsky. Supporters of Bohdan Khmelnytsky are trying to help his daughter Olena to save her father's regalia - the symbol of Hetman's power and independence of Ukraine.
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Ubiystvo v Sanshayn-Menor
Title: Ubiystvo v Sanshayn-Menor
Character: Joe Alex
Released: June 6, 1992
Type: Movie
Профессор Ян Драммонд, новым изобретением которого заинтересовались русские и американцы, убит у себя в особняке Саншайн Менор при полном стечении гостей. Писатель Джо Алекс, приехавший накануне убийства вместе с актрисой Сарой, и детектив Бен Паркер, прежде чем вычислить истинного убийцу, будут подозревать в преступлении каждого из присутствующих, потому что у каждого были для этого основания и против каждого были улики.
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The Caravan Of Death
Title: The Caravan Of Death
Character: Mercenary leader
Released: August 24, 1991
Type: Movie
Afghanistan, 1989 - Soviet troops have left Afghanistan, but some Afghan leaders believe that the war is still going on. They have a special order - to destroy a regiment of Russian border guards in Tadzhikistan.
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The Adventures of Quentin Durward, Marksman of the Royal Guard
Title: The Adventures of Quentin Durward, Marksman of the Royal Guard
Character: Roma
Released: September 1, 1990
Type: Movie
France, XV century. The young Scot, striving to make his worthy efforts, is kindly treated by the king and admitted to the guard. Soon the king entrusts him with a difficult mission - however, the matter turns into an insidious deception. Saving his beloved, the shooter of the guard shows miracles of courage and nobility ...
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Beybars
Title: Beybars
Character: Sultan Kutuz
Released: August 19, 1989
Type: Movie
The first part of a historical film dilogy based on the story “Emshan” by Maurice Simashko. XIII century. Equal to God, Sultan Beybars — the ruler of Egypt, who has the largest fleet in the Mediterranean, crushed the Crusader troops and countless hordes of Genghis Khan’s descendant – recalls the life path he passed before ascending to the throne of the ruler.
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Sultan Beybars
Title: Sultan Beybars
Character: Sultan Kutuz
Released: August 19, 1989
Type: Movie
The second part of a historical film dilogy based on the story “Emshan” by Maurice Simashko. XIII century. Equal to God, Sultan Beybars — the ruler of Egypt, who has the largest fleet in the Mediterranean, crushed the Crusader troops and countless hordes of Genghis Khan's descendant – recalls the life path he passed before ascending to the throne of the ruler.
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Savraska
Title: Savraska
Character: Captain
Released: August 10, 1989
Type: Movie
A young boy nick-named Savraska after his last name (Savrasov) is desperately trying to get money for the March 8th presents to his mother and his classmate Serafima.
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Comedy of Lysistrata
Title: Comedy of Lysistrata
Released: June 9, 1989
Type: Movie
Lysistrata led the women of ancient Greece in forcing men to stop the war, that was devastating the land for 21 years. At secret assembly of the women delegates from both sides of the conflict, Lysistrata declared: "We must refrain from the male altogether - till the men come to terms of peace". Her instruction to every wife or mistress was to refuse all sexual favors whatsoever, and sit prettily dressed in best transparent silks, till the men yield to peace.
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Tragedy, Rock Style
Title: Tragedy, Rock Style
Character: Dmitriy Ivanovich's Friend
Released: April 1, 1989
Type: Movie
Vitya is a teenage rock-music and motorbike fanatic whose father is arrested for embezzlement. Vitya is devastated, and in this state of shock he falls prey to a supposed mystic called Cassius.
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Etudes on Vrubel
Title: Etudes on Vrubel
Character: Semyon Gayduk
Released: April 1, 1989
Type: Movie
Film about the painter Mikhail Vrubel's years in Kyiv, from a Sergei Parajanov script.
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Десять дней, которые потрясли мир
Title: Десять дней, которые потрясли мир
Released: October 24, 1987
Type: Movie
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Interception
Title: Interception
Released: June 6, 1986
Type: Movie
A top American spy is in charge of a delicate mission. The USA plans to infiltrate several U-boats in the sea of Vladivostok, however they need the soviet surveillance satellite to stay 'blind' for a couple of hours, so this spy is sent to damage the antenna for the satellite. Everything was planned accurately. But the CIA never counted on the relentless pursuit of a frontier guard who sees the spy's parachute on landing.
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Title: In Search of Captain Grant
Character: captain Harry Grant
Released: May 13, 1985
Type: TV
Lord and Lady Glenarvan found a bottle in the ocean. This bottle contained a letter from Captain Grant that he and two of his sailors had survived a disaster at sea and need help. Unfortunately, the letter was damaged by water, and the latitude is known (37 degrees), but not the longitude. The Glenarvans decide to find Captain Grant.
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The Black Arrow
Title: The Black Arrow
Character: Lord Shoreby
Released: May 12, 1985
Type: Movie
Adventurous movie based on classical Robert Louis Stevenson novel.
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Жизнь и бессмертие Сергея Лазо
Title: Жизнь и бессмертие Сергея Лазо
Character: Попов
Released: January 1, 1985
Type: Movie
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Комический любовник, или Любовные затеи сэра Джона Фальстафа
Title: Комический любовник, или Любовные затеи сэра Джона Фальстафа
Character: Виконт
Released: June 14, 1984
Type: Movie
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Title: Человек меняет кожу
Character: Павел Кристаллов
Released: February 8, 1982
Type: TV
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The Ballad of the Valiant Knight Ivanhoe
Title: The Ballad of the Valiant Knight Ivanhoe
Character: Robin Hood
Released: January 1, 1982
Type: Movie
Ivanhoe is the story of one of the remaining Saxon noble families at a time when the nobility in England was overwhelmingly Norman. It follows the Saxon protagonist, Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe, who is out of favor with his father for his allegiance to the Norman king Richard the Lionheart. The story is set in 1194, after the failure of the Third Crusade, when many of the Crusaders were still returning to their homes in Europe. King Richard, who had been captured by Leopold of Austria on his return journey to England, was believed to still be in captivity.
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The Black Triangle
Title: The Black Triangle
Character: Ритус
Released: October 13, 1981
Type: Movie
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At the Beginning of Glorious Days
Title: At the Beginning of Glorious Days
Released: October 29, 1980
Type: Movie
Late 17th century. With no access to the sea, Russia suffers great losses in foreign trade. Peter tries to capture the Turkish fortress of Azov, but with no success: he can win only if he has a fleet. Peter’s ukases provoke the Boyars’ indignation. Europe looks in amazement: the Russian tsar begins to work at a Dutch shipyard learning the subtleties of shipbuilding?! But his training is cut short. Peter has to return to Russia in order to brutally suppress the Streltsy rebellion organized by his sister Sophia.
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A Story of the Forest: Mavka
Title: A Story of the Forest: Mavka
Character: Red (forest) Demon
Released: July 23, 1980
Type: Movie
Mavka, a water nymph, loves Lukash, a country youth. Their brief happiness ends when Lukash is forced to marry the shrewish Kilina. The Spirit of the Forest turns Lukash into a wolf as punishment for his infidelity. The strength of Mavka's love breaks the spell, but Kilina curses the nymph, transforming her into a weeping willow. This beautiful and tragic story is based on a play written in 1912 by Lesya Ukrainka, a Ukrainian poet, writer and political, civil and female activist, and includes mythological characters taken from Ukrainian folklore.
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Antarctic Tale
Title: Antarctic Tale
Released: March 19, 1980
Type: Movie
The events of the film take place in the early sixties of the XX century, when the exploration of Antarctica was just beginning and the ice continent was full of secrets and mysteries. A group of polar explorers, before being sent to their homeland, is given the task of re-preserving the Vostok intracontinental station.
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Savage Hunt of King Stakh
Title: Savage Hunt of King Stakh
Character: Ales' Vorona
Released: December 2, 1979
Type: Movie
A mystical drama based on a story by V. Korotkevich. The film is set in out-of-the-way Belarusian woodlands at the end of the 19th century. A young ethnographer, Andrej Bielarecki, comes here to research local folk legends…
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Hatred
Title: Hatred
Released: February 1, 1978
Type: Movie
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Свидетельство о бедности
Title: Свидетельство о бедности
Character: Геннадий, "Крест"
Released: January 1, 1978
Type: Movie
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The Arrows of Robin Hood
Title: The Arrows of Robin Hood
Character: Robin Hood
Released: June 14, 1975
Type: Movie
With a traditional archery contest, the winner wins a silver arrow with gold lace and gold feathers. Even Robin Hood, although unrecognizable, takes part in this competition. As more and more participants are losing and Robin Hood eventually wins the award, his masquerade reveals. For none of the participants is as handy with a bow and an arrow like Robin Hood. With the help of his coolness and his friends Robin Hood may escape the dangerous situation.
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Defying Everybody
Title: Defying Everybody
Character: Nikanor
Released: June 1, 1973
Type: Movie
The movie takes us through the trials and tribulations of Petar I Petrovic, the man who united Montenegro in the 18th century and led them in the Battle of Krusi against a huge Turkish army to return victorious and pave the first path towards economic development.
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Peterss
Title: Peterss
Released: May 21, 1973
Type: Movie
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Sing a Song, Poet
Title: Sing a Song, Poet
Character: uncle
Released: March 22, 1973
Type: Movie
About the life and work of the poet Sergei Yesenin, his connection with his native country, its people and nature. Childhood, love, painful searches for his place in the new, revolutionary Russia — everything found a place in Yesenin's lyrics. Frames illustrating Yesenin's poetry and poems are side by side in the film with episodes of the poet's biography: the film reflects the days of his stay in America, World War I, revolution and village round dances, a daring uncle, a wise mother...
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And There Was Evening, And There Was Morning
Title: And There Was Evening, And There Was Morning
Released: March 2, 1971
Type: Movie
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Ordinary story
Title: Ordinary story
Character: Count Novinskiy
Released: December 31, 1970
Type: Movie
The film is a play based on the novel “An Ordinary History” by Ivan Goncharov directed by the Sovremennik Moscow Theater. The main roles were played by Oleg Tabakov, Mikhail Kozakov, Lyudmila Ivanova, Anastasia Vertinskaya and others.
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The Red Tent
Title: The Red Tent
Character: Alfredo Viglieri
Released: December 23, 1969
Type: Movie
Torn by personal guilt, Italian General Umberto Nobile reminisces about his 1928 failed Arctic expedition aboard the airship Italia.
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Prince Igor
Title: Prince Igor
Character: Prince Igor
Released: January 1, 1969
Type: Movie
Based on opera "Prince Igor" by Borodin.
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The Eve of Ivan Kupalo
Title: The Eve of Ivan Kupalo
Character: Petro
Released: December 25, 1968
Type: Movie
Petro is a modest farmhand living in an impoverished village in some unspecified long-ago era. He wants to marry the lovely Pidorka, but her stern father won't hear of it. The mischievous demon Basavriuk, offers a deal, enticing Petro into crime for the sake of fortune. Based on Nikolai Gogol’s short story “The Eve of Ivan Kupala” (“St John’s Eve”) and Ukrainian folk tales.
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Sofiya Perovskaya
Title: Sofiya Perovskaya
Character: Nikolay Kibalchich
Released: March 16, 1968
Type: Movie
A biopic, looking at one of the major leaders of the assassination of Czar Alexander II.
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Love Awaits Those Who Return
Title: Love Awaits Those Who Return
Released: March 11, 1968
Type: Movie
1941. The soldier, a young poet takes the wounded commander out of the battlefield. The commander dies and the soldier is wounded. He was a long way to test before he gets to the guerrilla group. Title in English is "Love Awaits Those Who Return," according to Joshua First in his book UKRAINIAN CINEMA.
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Моцарт в Петербурге
Title: Моцарт в Петербурге
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie