About
Leonid Iovich Gaidai (Russian: Леони́д Ио́вич Гайда́й; 30 January 1923 – 19 November 1993; Svobodny) was a Soviet comedy film director, screenwriter and actor who enjoyed immense popularity and broad public recognition in the former Soviet Union. His films broke theatre attendance records and were some of the top-selling DVDs in Russia. He has been described as "the king of Soviet comedy".
Known for
FuseSeries • 1962
Operation Y and Other Shurik's AdventuresMovie • 1965
Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His ProfessionMovie • 1973
The Diamond ArmMovie • 1969
Kidnapping, Caucasian StyleMovie • 1967
For the MatchesMovie • 1980
12 ChairsMovie • 1971
There's Good Weather in Deribasovskaya, Or It's Raining Again in Brighton BeachMovie • 1993
Dog Barbos and Unusual CrossMovie • 1961
Strictly BusinessMovie • 1963
SportLotto - 82Movie • 1982
ObsessionMovie • 1965
It Can't Be!Movie • 1975
Dangerous for Your Life!Movie • 1985
BootleggersMovie • 1961