Movie Cast | Comrade 2006

The 2006 film titled (originally released in Israel as Bekarov Yikre Lekha Mashehu Tov) is a drama directed by Eyal Shiray. It follows a 14-year-old boy who runs away to live with his estranged sister and forms an unlikely friendship with an elderly communist recluse. Lead Cast Members Assi Dayan

For Comrade Kim Goes Flying (2006, released 2012 in some regions):

: The protagonist, a teenage boy who goes on a journey to find his older sister. Assi Dayan as Avram (Avraham) comrade 2006 movie cast

Themes and Motifs

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The film’s heavy reliance on dialogue and character development means the cast had to be flawless. Fortunately, the ensemble delivered one of the most underrated acting showcases of the decade.

1. Malik Yoba as "Danny Rollins" (The Union Organizer)

At the heart of Comrade is Malik Yoba, best known for his iconic roles in New York Undercover and Cool Runnings. Yoba plays Danny Rollins, a fiery, idealistic third-generation factory worker who risks his family’s safety to lead the strike. Yoba’s performance is raw; he delivers the film’s most famous monologue—"We built this country with these hands, and they want to sell us for scrap"—with a visceral pain that feels documentary-like. For many searching the "Comrade 2006 movie cast," Yoba is the face they recognize first. Aleksandr Petrov has transitioned into directing and now

• Aleksandr Petrov has transitioned into directing and now runs an acting studio in St. Petersburg. He rarely acts in films anymore, preferring theater.
• Oksana Akinshina took a brief hiatus from acting in the 2010s but returned triumphantly, starring in the acclaimed series The Lake (2019) and becoming a vocal activist for film industry reform.
• Konstantin Khabensky became a global star. He voiced a character in Wreck-It Ralph (2012) and starred in the Netflix series The Last Czars (2019). He also runs a charitable foundation for children with cancer.
• Mikhail Porechenkov remains a television mainstay. He faced mild controversy for his political statements in 2014 but continues to work consistently in action and drama series.
• Viktor Sukhorukov continues to be the go-to character actor for offbeat European art films. He appeared in the 2022 Cannes entry The Outpost.

The 2006 film Comrade (originally titled Bekarov Yikre Lekha Mashehu Tov in Hebrew) is a distinctive Israeli drama that explores themes of rebellion, family secrets, and political idealism. Directed by Eyal Shiray and written by Uzi Weil, the film follows a young teenager who runs away from home and forms an unlikely bond with an aging, militant communist. Key Cast and Characters