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No Margin for Error 1975

★ 6.14 votes87 min📅 1975-10-06

Set in the claustrophobic atmosphere of a remote Russian town, *No Margin for Error* (1975) unfolds as a gripping crime drama directed by Alexandr Faintsimmer.

Director: Alexandr Faintsimmer

Cast

Oleg Zhakov
Oleg Zhakov
Николай Александрович, судья Народного суда
Nikolai Merzlikin
Nikolai Merzlikin
Борис Павлович Юнусов, подсудимый
Lev Prygunov
Lev Prygunov
Роман Селецкий
Vladimir Druzhnikov
Vladimir Druzhnikov
Юрий Петрович, прокурор-обвинитель
Viktor Markin
Viktor Markin
адвокат подсудимого
Svetlana Starikova
Валентина Жемарина, продавщица кафе "Мороженое"
Nina Ilyina
Nina Ilyina
Юля Жемарина, младшая сестра Вали
Yuri Potyomkin
Yuri Potyomkin
Василий Курилко
Aleksei Pankin
Aleksei Pankin
Андрей Трукшин
Viktor Perevalov
Viktor Perevalov
Глеб Заступин

Frequently Asked Questions

What is No Margin for Error (1975) about?

The film follows a tense standoff in a small Russian town where a criminal underworld festers beneath the surface. When hidden tensions erupt, loyalty is tested and secrets threaten to explode into violence. It's a story of moral decay and the fragile illusion of order.

Who directed No Margin for Error?

Alexandr Faintsimmer directed *No Margin for Error*. Known for his work in Soviet cinema, Faintsimmer crafts a drama that thrives on subtlety and mounting suspense.

Who stars in No Margin for Error?

The film features Oleg Zhakov, Nikolai Merzlikin, Lev Prygunov, Vladimir Druzhnikov, and Svetlana Starikova in pivotal roles.

Is No Margin for Error (1975) worth watching?

While it may not feature explosive action, *No Margin for Error* offers a compelling character-driven crime drama with strong performances. Its slow-burn atmosphere and moral complexity make it a standout for fans of Soviet-era storytelling and atmospheric crime films.

How long is No Margin for Error?

The runtime for *No Margin for Error* is 87 minutes.

About No Margin for Error (1975) — A Soviet Crime Drama Unfolding in a Town on the Brink

Set in the claustrophobic atmosphere of a remote Russian town, *No Margin for Error* (1975) unfolds as a gripping crime drama directed by Alexandr Faintsimmer. The film weaves a tale of moral ambiguity and unseen tension, where a seemingly quiet community becomes the battleground for a shadowy criminal undercurrent. With Oleg Zhakov leading an ensemble cast that includes Nikolai Merzlikin and Lev Prygunov, the story explores themes of justice, corruption, and the fragile line between right and wrong. The director's tight framing and understated performances amplify the suspense, making every glance and conversation feel loaded with unspoken stakes. This is a film where every character has something to hide, and the tension simmers just beneath the surface.

As the mystery deepens, the boundaries between law enforcement and lawbreakers blur, leaving audiences to question who can truly be trusted. The stark black-and-white cinematography enhances the film's gritty realism, immersing viewers in a world where secrets fester and alliances shift under pressure. *No Margin for Error* is less about explosive action and more about the slow-burning dread of a town on the edge of collapse, where the smallest misstep could have fatal consequences.