Morning Star (1959)
A film-ballet featuring performers from the Kyrgyz State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre. It is based on a national legend about faithful and all‑conquering love. The story follows a beautiful young maiden named Cholpon, who has the misfortune of crossing paths with Ai‑Dai, an evil vampire. Ai‑Dai drinks Cholpon’s blood and takes over her body. Now controlling the girl’s form, Ai‑Dai enters the palace, where she aims to win the affection of a handsome and unsuspecting prince.
Director: Roman Tikhomirov
Genre: Drama, Music
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: August 1, 1959
Cast
- Reina Chokoyeva - Cholpon
- Uran Sarbagishev - Nurdin
- Nurdin Tugelov - Temir-khan
- Bibisara Beishenalieva - Ai-Dai
- Sapar Abduzhalilov - Genie
- Valentina Dagbayeva
- Nonna Zvonareva
Screenplay
- Isaak Menaker (Screenplay)
- Nurdin Tugelov (Screenplay)
- Apollinariy Dudko (Screenplay)
- Roman Tikhomirov (Screenplay)
Music: Mikhail Raukhverger
Cinematography: Apollinariy Dudko
Editing: Isaac Glikman
Production: Lenfilm, Kirghizfilm
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru
More Films by Director: Roman Tikhomirov
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Morning Star about?
- A film-ballet featuring performers from the Kyrgyz State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre. It is based on a national legend about faithful and all‑conquering love. The story follows a beautiful young maiden named Cholpon, who has the misfortune of crossing paths with Ai‑Dai, an evil vampire. Ai‑Dai drinks Cholpon’s blood and takes over her body. Now controlling the girl’s form, Ai‑Dai enters the palace, where she aims to win the affection of a handsome and unsuspecting prince.
- Who directed Morning Star?
- Morning Star was directed by Roman Tikhomirov.
- Who stars in Morning Star?
- Morning Star stars Reina Chokoyeva, Uran Sarbagishev, Nurdin Tugelov, Bibisara Beishenalieva, Sapar Abduzhalilov, Valentina Dagbayeva.
- How long is Morning Star?
- Morning Star has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is Morning Star?
- Morning Star is a Drama, Music film.
- Where was Morning Star produced?
- Morning Star was produced in Soviet Union.