

A copying error by a military scribe turns the Russian words "the lieutenants, however" into what looks like "lieutenant Kijé". The Tsar reads the error, and wants to meet this (non-existent) lieutenant. The courtiers, eager to avoid the wrath of the temperamental Tsar, create a Kijé to serve as their royal scapegoat.
Lieutenant Kijé was directed by Alexandr Faintsimmer.
Lieutenant Kijé runs for 1h 23min, and was released in 1934.
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