Shift (2006)
A Russian action thriller where a seismologist and a journalist are pulled into a deadly international conspiracy threatening the stability of the former Soviet world.
Shift - Movie Information
- Original Title: Sdvig
- Release Year: 2006
- Directed by: Anna Kelchevskaya, Vladimir Kilburg, Georgi Toidze
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action
- Runtime: 1h 46m
- Original Language: Russian
- Spoken Languages: Russian
- Release Date (Theatrical): September 28, 2006 (Russia - 16+), November 11, 2006 (United States)
- Production Companies: Golden Key Entertainment
- Production Countries: Russia
Shift - Plot
A young seismologist, who lives in Amsterdam, along with a popular journalist, accidentally become the participants of a deadly game, lead by an international syndicate that plans to take over the power (with the help of a seismological weapon) in the republics of the former Soviet Union. Russian Secret Services, that provide security for the heads of the summit of the region of the Kaspiiskoe Sea, intervene in this case...
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Shift - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Anna Kelchevskaya
- Vladimir Kilburg
- Georgi Toidze
Main Cast
- Dmitri Ulyanov
- Boris Galkin
- Ivan Bortnik
- Anna Churina
- Pavel Trubiner
- Mikhail Gorevoy
- Oleg Taktarov
- Mikhail Efremov
- Mikhail Kozakov
- Vitaliy Khaev
Writers
- Alexandr Veledinsky
- Vladimir Kilburg
- Igor Porublyov
Shift - FAQs
What is Shift about?
Shift follows a young seismologist based in Amsterdam who, alongside a popular journalist, stumbles into a lethal conspiracy orchestrated by an international syndicate. The group plans to seize control of former Soviet republics using a seismological weapon, while Russian secret services race to protect leaders gathered at a Caspian Sea summit.
Who are the main actors in Shift?
The cast features Dmitri Ulyanov as Lodygin, Boris Galkin as Vershinin, Ivan Bortnik as Uncle Vanya, Anna Churina as Alina, Pavel Trubiner as Bondarenko, Mikhail Gorevoy as Markov, Oleg Taktarov as Fetisov, Mikhail Efremov as Tyubeteyka, Mikhail Kozakov as Kharitonov, and Vitaliy Khaev as Inspektor.
When was Shift released?
Shift had its Russian premiere on September 28, 2006, with a rating of 16+ in that market. It then reached US audiences on November 11, 2006. The film was produced in Russia by Golden Key Entertainment.
Who directed Shift?
Shift was co-directed by Anna Kelchevskaya, Vladimir Kilburg, and Georgi Toidze. Kilburg also contributed to the screenplay alongside Alexandr Veledinsky and Igor Porublyov, making this a notably collaborative creative effort behind the camera.
What is the seismological weapon in Shift?
In Shift, the seismological weapon is a fictional device capable of triggering earthquakes or geological disruptions on demand. The international syndicate plans to use it as leverage to seize political control across former Soviet republics, turning cutting-edge geoscience into a terrifying instrument of power.
How long is Shift?
Shift runs for 106 minutes, or about 1 hour and 46 minutes. That runtime gives the film enough space to develop its globe-spanning conspiracy thriller plot while keeping the action moving at a brisk pace.
What language is Shift in?
Shift is a Russian-language film. It was produced in Russia by Golden Key Entertainment, and Russian is both the original and primary spoken language throughout the movie.
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