The Nail in the Boot (1931)
Banned in the Soviet Union for its "negative" content and never released, Kalatozov was forced to retreat from filmmaking for seven years because of this film. The film sets out to illustrate the old adage, "For want of a nail, the battle was lost," showing how the inferior quality of something so trivial as a nail in a soldier's boot leads inexorably to the capture of an armored train. Kalatozov had intended to demonstrate the crucial and universal importance of efficiency in Soviet industry, but the government decided that his fable gave a negative impression of the Red Army's capabilities.
Director: Mikhail Kalatozov
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date: December 31, 1931
Cast
Screenplay
Cinematography: Shalva Apaqidze
Production: Georgia-Film
Country: Soviet Union
Language: ქართული, Pусский
Original Language: ka
Keywords
propaganda, film parable
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Nail in the Boot about?
- Banned in the Soviet Union for its "negative" content and never released, Kalatozov was forced to retreat from filmmaking for seven years because of this film. The film sets out to illustrate the old adage, "For want of a nail, the battle was lost," showing how the inferior quality of something so trivial as a nail in a soldier's boot leads inexorably to the capture of an armored train. Kalatozov had intended to demonstrate the crucial and universal importance of efficiency in Soviet industry, but the government decided that his fable gave a negative impression of the Red Army's capabilities.
- Who directed The Nail in the Boot?
- The Nail in the Boot was directed by Mikhail Kalatozov.
- Who stars in The Nail in the Boot?
- The Nail in the Boot stars Aleqsandre Jaliashvili, Siko Palavandishvili, Akaki Khorava, Arkadi Khintibidze, Mikhail Kalatozov.
- How long is The Nail in the Boot?
- The Nail in the Boot has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
- What genre is The Nail in the Boot?
- The Nail in the Boot is a Drama, War film.
- Where was The Nail in the Boot produced?
- The Nail in the Boot was produced in Soviet Union.