The Mystery of Edwin Drood

6.0 (1 votes)• 1980•Ended

Storyline & Plot Summary

Edwin and Miss Rosa were engaged since childhood. While nothing foreshadows the impending tragedy, the lovers are carefree, the inhabitants of a small English town watch their romance. Edwin Drood and Ne, who arrived from Ceylon, did not help their rivals in the region because of Rosa's mission. Edwin and Rosa decide to remain only friends. However, the conflict with Neville becomes more acute. The rivals go to the lake shore for a decisive conversation. After that, Edwin disappears without a trace. The trail of Edwin disappears, and the suspect in his murder is Neville. Released from prison for lack of a straight street, he leaves the city. Edwin's guardian Jasper continues his independent search for the killers. At the moment, a "lonely bachelor living on his own means" comes to town. He also conducts his own investigation. The investigation of Jasper and the mysterious stranger is coming to an end, but...

Production Details

Languages: Russian

Director: Aleksandr Orlov

Starring Cast: Valentin Gaft, Avangard Leontyev, Yelena Koreneva, Anatoli Grachyov, Lev Durov, Margarita Terekhova

Cast

Valentin Gaft

John Jasper

Avangard Leontyev

Edwin Drood

Yelena Koreneva

Rosa Button

Anatoli Grachyov

Rev. Septimus Crisparkle

Lev Durov

Durdles

Margarita Terekhova

Helena Landless

Vladimir Novikov

Neville Landless

Alla Budnitskaya

Miss Twinkleton

Galina Kravchenko

Mrs. Crisparkle

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2 Reviews

CinematicExpert

2 days ago

9.5 / 10

Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9

An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.

DramaEnthusiast

1 week ago

8.8 / 10

Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5

Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.

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