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The Bat

1979Movie2 h 21 min

ComedyMusic
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

Summary

Eisenstein gets in trouble for shooting a grouse. He is told that he must go to prison for his crime. However, his friend has invited him to an aristocratic ball.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for brutality.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Yan Frid
Written by
Yan Frid

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Facts

March 4, 1979 · 2 h 21 min · Comedy, Music, Romance

Released
March 4, 1979
Runtime
2 h 21 min
Genres
Comedy, Music, Romance
Original language
Russian
Made in
Russia

Tropes

Genre Savvy, Slashed Throat, With Catlike Tread +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is The Bat worth watching?"

Questions about The Bat

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Bat worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.6).

Is The Bat okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Bat good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will The Bat make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Is The Bat in English?

Russian

No, it was made in Russian.

What tropes does The Bat use?

Genre SavvySlashed ThroatWith Catlike TreadSlipping a MickeyCoat, Hat, MaskCalling CardCut Phone LinesAntagonist TitlePants-Positive SafetyRed HerringCool Old LadyGun Struggleand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including Genre Savvy, Slashed Throat, and With Catlike Tread.