Chief Mamishov is the head of the housing and utilities department. At first glance, he seems to be a businesslike and attentive person. He always responds to any complaints from residents, but he has one bad habit—smoking. As a result, he stashes packs of Kazbek cigarettes in his desk until an inspection from a higher authority comes along and several violations are discovered, one of which is his indifference to a complaint. Overall, the film is dedicated to the bureaucrats and officials of some housing and utilities companies, who are criticized by everyone for their heartless attitude towards the needs of workers.
Rashid Atamalibeyov
Director
Äliagha Aghayev
Mamishov
Munavvar Kalantarli
Mamishov's Wife
Aziza Mammadova
Old woman
M. Babayeva
Cleaning lady
Mukhlis Dzhani-zade
employee «Hedgehog»
Talat Rehmanov
student Aliev
S. Piriverdiyeva
Katiba - secretary
Ahmad Ahmadov
Painter
Nazim Yuzbashov
Plaintiff
Lutfali Abdullayev
Man at the races
Farhad Ismayilov
Mamishov's son
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