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The Major 2013

★ 6.7131 votes99 min📅 2013-08-07

In Yury Bykov's gritty crime drama *The Major* (2013), Denis Shvedov delivers a powerhouse performance as Sergey Sobolev, a high-ranking police officer whose life spirals into moral chaos after a tragic accident.

Director: Yury Bykov

Cast

Denis Shvedov
Denis Shvedov
Sergey Sobolev
Irina Nizina
Irina Nizina
Irina Gutorova
Yury Bykov
Yury Bykov
Pavel Kroshunov - Pasha
Boris Nevzorov
Boris Nevzorov
Aleksey Pavlovich Pankratov
Kirill Poluhin
Kirill Poluhin
Burlakov
Dmitriy Kulichkov
Dmitriy Kulichkov
Gutorov
Dmitry Kuryanov
Dmitry Kuryanov
Ilya Isaev
Ilya Isaev
Anatoliy Merkulov
Vladislav Toldykov
Vladislav Toldykov
truck's driver
Pavel Basov
second lieutenant

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Major (2013) about?

*The Major* follows Sergey Sobolev, a respected police major whose life shatters after a hit-and-run accident leaves a child dead. Struggling to reconcile his actions with his conscience, he makes a fateful decision that drags him deeper into a spiral of lies and regret.

Who directed The Major?

Yury Bykov directed *The Major*, infusing the film with his signature blend of raw drama and psychological tension.

Who stars in The Major?

The film stars Denis Shvedov as the troubled major, alongside Irina Nizina, Yury Bykov, and Boris Nevzorov in pivotal roles.

Is The Major (2013) worth watching?

With its gripping narrative and Shvedov's intense performance, *The Major* is a compelling watch for fans of crime dramas. The film's moral dilemmas and atmospheric tension make it a standout in the genre.

How long is The Major?

The Major runs for 99 minutes.

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About The Major (2013) — A Police Officer's Descent into Moral Ruin

In Yury Bykov's gritty crime drama *The Major* (2013), Denis Shvedov delivers a powerhouse performance as Sergey Sobolev, a high-ranking police officer whose life spirals into moral chaos after a tragic accident. On a frigid winter day, Sobolev's elation over his wife's impending childbirth turns to dread when his reckless driving claims the life of a young boy. Faced with the unthinkable choice between justice and self-preservation, he spirals into a web of deception, enlisting a reluctant ally to cover up the crime. As the truth unravels, Sobolev's fragile façade collapses, exposing the corrosive weight of guilt and the illusion of control.

*The Major* is a tense, atmospheric exploration of corruption and consequence, where the line between lawman and lawbreaker blurs under the weight of a single irreversible mistake. Bykov crafts a claustrophobic thriller that lingers in the mind, blending raw emotion with unflinching realism.