"Turkish Gambit": actors and roles, photo

All admirers of espionage detectives, domestic and foreign, are sure to see such a wonderful film as the "Turkish Gambit" released in 2005. Actors - one of the main achievements of the picture, the plot of which is borrowed from the same name of the writer Akunin. Central characters are played as little-known talented actors, and "bison" of the national cinema. So, who is acting as who in this exciting tape?

Briefly about the plot

To understand who the actors of the movie "Turkish Gambit" are playing, will help to get a general idea of the plot of the picture. The action takes place at the end of the 18th century, the Russian-Turkish confrontation is in full swing. Erast Fandorin, participating in the battle as a volunteer, is sent to the main headquarters, intending to inform the command of important information. Along the way, fate confronts him with the young Varvara, who also tries to enter the headquarters, wanting to see the fiancé Yablokov serving as a cipher.

After overcoming obstacles, Fandorin and his companion find themselves at the headquarters, where the volunteer immediately informs General Sobolev about the intention of the enemy corps to capture Plevna. The adventures of Erast Petrovich do not end there, because a new goal is before him. Fandorin must calculate the Turkish spy, which, according to some information, is directly in the Russian rate. Mysterious Anwar-effendi has a European appearance, speaks freely several languages. Everyone is under suspicion.

The actors of the film "Turkish Gambit": Beroyev

In the role of the charming stammerer Erast Fandorin, well known to all fans of Akunin's creativity, is Yegor Beroyev. Curiously, he first wanted to play this character is not in the action "Turkish Gambit". The actors who created this image in other adaptations of Akunin's novels about Fandorin: Noskov, Menshikov. It was Ilya Noskov who went around Beroev at the casting of the film "Azazel", the first to play Erast Petrovich.

It is interesting that the author of the novel approved almost all the actors selected for the leading roles. The exception was only Yegor Beroyev, absolutely not like a book character externally. Nevertheless, in the final of the qualifying round it was on his candidature that the filmmakers stopped, rejecting the other contenders. The shooting started when the young man was 27 years old. He already had experience working in the cinema, but he was best known for the "Turkish Gambit". Actors who played other key characters in the mainstream were already stars, but Yegor managed not to get lost on their background, coping superbly with the role of the "young old man," who had survived a terrible grief not so long ago.

Beroev recalls with pleasure about the long filming in Bulgaria. It turns out that he rejected the help of stuntmen, preferring to cope with all the tricks on his own. Helped the young man in this riding skills, hand-to-hand combat. Not without accident. The actor's face was cut with shrapnel as a result of an accidental explosion of a pyrotechnic projectile. For some time, the make-up artists had to spare the foundation.

Who played Varvara Suvorov

Varvara Suvorova - the key character around which all the events of the film project "Turkish Gambit" unfold. The actors who turned out to be colleagues of Olga Krasko on the set highly appreciate the talent of the young actress, who was then about 24 years old. The creators of the spy thriller deliberately chose to take the red-haired girl, although in the source Varya was a blonde. They considered that a bright color would emphasize the heroine's adventurous character, her love of adventure.

Before becoming a young lady Suvorova, Olga played only a few episodic roles. Nevertheless, she had a vivid image, which even Akunin liked. Her heroine is in time all: get fans, help Fandorin in the investigation, avoid deadly traps and even fall in love. During filming, Krasko had to master the art of riding and even fly in a balloon. Unfortunately, the completion of her love story may slightly disappoint the female half of the audience.

Who is the main villain?

Detective genre implies the presence of antagonists that oppose the positive heroes. The "Turkish Gambit", whose actors and roles continue to arouse a burning interest, was not an exception to this rule even 11 years after the release of the picture. When writing the script, the creators of the historical militant decided to retreat somewhat from the plot, which is proposed by the writer Akunin. Spectators who have already read the novel, will be surprised to learn that the main villain was a completely different person.

Suspected

Erast Fandorin, who agreed to search for a Turkish saboteur, is being considered for an investigation. As he conducts, he has more and more suspects. One of them - captain Zurov, whose role was brilliantly managed by Dmitry Pevtsov. This man is the adjutant of General Sobolev and the long acquaintances of Erast Petrovich himself. Pevtsov perfectly succeeded in the image of a brave handsome, brethren, who can not live without gambling and dueling, and is among the most ardent admirers of Varvara Suvorova.

Captain Perepelkin, miraculously survived during his stay in the Turkish captivity and freed by Sobolev's soldiers, is played by Alexander Lykov. At the beginning of the picture, his hero seems to be an indecisive, shy man. However, closer to the finale, his behavior is drastically changing.

Not only with the help of domestic stars, the film "Turkish Gambit" was created, the actors and roles of which are discussed in this article. For example, foreign journalists who were also under suspicion of Fandorin were played by a Frenchman and a Pole. The French actor Didier Biename, unfortunately, did not live to see the premiere of the picture, the cause of his death was a heart attack.

Other actors

Interesting images went to Alexander Baluev and Marat Basharov in the tape "Turkish Gambit". Actors (photo Baluev in the image can be seen above) played not the main, but still vivid heroes. Alexander acted in the role of a brave general, whom qualities such as courage and determination made the people's favorite. Marat got the role of a young ensign, slightly in love with the main character.

On this list of the main characters of the "Turkish Gambit" and the actors who played them, we will conclude.