Three Fat Men

Three Fat Men

Year: 1966

Runtime: 92 mins

Language: Russian

Director: Iosif Shapiro

AdventureFantasyFamily

Based on Yuri Olesha’s fairy‑tale, the story follows tightrope walker Tibule, who allies with armorer Prospero and the workers to overthrow the three Fat Men ruling the state. As heir Tutti nears his majority, the rebels get aid from Dr. Gaspar and acrobat Suok, who disguises herself as a doll to enter the palace and free Prospero.

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Timeline & Setting – Three Fat Men (1966)

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Unnamed, fantastical city

An unnamed, fantastical city ruled by the Three Fat Men, where the ruling elite exploits the populace. The setting blends fairy-tale elements with a curious, modern air, creating a tense backdrop for rebellion and intrigue. The city becomes a battleground of power struggles, underground passages, and a caravan of performers that disrupts the regime.

🏙️ Fantasy city 🧭 Political oppression 🎭 Theatrical spectacle

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Main Characters – Three Fat Men (1966)

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Tibul (Aleksey Batalov)

An acrobat in a traveling caravan who joins the miners' uprising. Resourceful and loyal to his companions, he helps orchestrate the resistance and plays a key role in the palace infiltration. His quick thinking and fearless spirit keep the rebels moving forward.

🎭 Performer 🗡️ Rebel ally

Suok (Lina Braknyte)

A young girl in the caravan who bears an uncanny resemblance to the doll. She volunteers to impersonate the repaired doll to infiltrate the palace. Her courage drives the rescue plan, even as she faces arrest and danger.

👧 Protagonist 🎭 Deception

Tutti (Pyotr Artemyev)

The lonely heir of the Three Fat Men, a boy who discovers Suok’s deception but chooses not to expose it. His curiosity and capacity for feeling—shaped by the rebels’ actions—hint at a future beyond the regime.

👑 Heir 💖 Compassion

Prospero (Roman Filippov)

A rebel leader who is captured and paraded as part of a victory celebration. He embodies the aspiration of the people to break free, and his eventual release marks the turning point in the uprising.

🗡️ Rebel Leader 🧭 Freedom fighter

Gen. Karaska (Pavel Luspekayev)

The ruthless General who commands the royal forces and oversees the crackdown on the miners’ uprising. He represents the brutal enforcement of the Fat Men’s rule and the obstacles the rebels must overcome.

⚔️ Military 🧱 Oppression

Dr. Gaspard Arneri

Renowned scientist who helps Tibul disguise and repairs the damaged doll. He is mistaken for a high-ranking official during the chaos, highlighting how expertise can become entangled in political games.

🧪 Scientist 🛡️ Ally

Fat man #1 (Sergey Kulagin)

One of the three Fat Men who symbolize the regime’s cruelty and control. He participates in enforcing the crackdown and maintaining the oppressive order.

💼 Authority ⚔️ Oppression

Fat man #2 (Yevgeni Morgunov)

Another member of the Fat Men’s trio, representing the regime’s willingness to use force to crush rebellion. His role emphasizes the breadth of the oppressive apparatus.

🗡️ Authority ⚖️ Oppression

Fat man #3 (Boris Khristoforov)

The third Fat Man who stands for the ruling elite’s total grip on power. He is part of the set of leaders orchestrating the suppression.

🏛️ Authority 🗡️ Oppression

Captain Bonaventura (Boris Ardov)

A captain in the Fat Men’s forces who leads soldiers during the palace crackdown. He embodies the disciplined military presence enforcing the regime’s will.

⚔️ Military 🛡️ Enforcer

Master of ceremonies (Lev Stepanov)

The master of ceremonies who presides over the palace’s victory celebrations. His role highlights how spectacle legitimizes tyrannical rule and masks violence.

🎤 Host 🕯️ Ceremony

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Major Themes – Three Fat Men (1966)

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👑 Power

Power is concentrated in a small ruling class that exploits the people. The film shows how wealth, coercion, and propaganda sustain tyranny. Repression triggers resistance, revealing the fragility of absolute authority. Spectacle and ritual are used to mask brutality, until rebellion explodes into the streets.

🎭 Disguise

Disguise becomes a tool for survival and subversion. Suok impersonates the repaired doll to infiltrate the palace and unlock the prison. The deception raises questions about identity, truth, and how appearances can deceive those in power. When the truth surfaces, the stakes become personal for both sides.

🎶 Liberation

Underground acts of defiance and bold uprisings drive the regime's downfall. The rebels seize control through daring moves, including a palace breakout and a final concert that marks freedom. Art and performance transition from entertainment to symbol of resistance. The caravan's departure signals a new life beyond oppression.

Last Updated: October 05, 2025 at 08:28

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