The Song of the Don Cossacks (1956)
After the death of his Russian mother, nine-year-old orphan Peter lives with Professor Hartmann and his daughter Helga, who cares for him like a mother. Peter is very musical. He especially loves the melancholy songs of the Don Cossack Choir, which remind him of his mother. Because the boy has suffered from a severe heart defect since birth, his doctor, Dr. Stark, has forbidden him any excitement, including music. When one day the Don Cossack Choir's tour bus breaks down near Peter's house with engine trouble, the little boy meets the conductor Serge Jaroff and his famous singers in person.
Director: Géza von Bolváry
Genre: Drama, Music
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: November 14, 1956
Cast
- Claus Biederstaedt - Rolf Bender
- Paul Hörbiger - Professor Hartmann
- Sabine Bethmann - Helga, seine Tochter
- Stefan Haar - Peter
- Willy Fritsch - Chefarzt Dr. Burger
- Gunnar Möller - Dr. Heinz Stark
- Serge Jaroff - Himself
- Alice Treff - Elisabeth
- Hans Richter - Karl
- Carla Hagen - Anneliese
Screenplay
- Juliane Kay (Screenplay)
- Alf Teichs
Music: Friedrich Schröder
Editing: Ingrid Wacker
Production: Berolina-Film
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Géza von Bolváry
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Song of the Don Cossacks about?
- After the death of his Russian mother, nine-year-old orphan Peter lives with Professor Hartmann and his daughter Helga, who cares for him like a mother. Peter is very musical. He especially loves the melancholy songs of the Don Cossack Choir, which remind him of his mother. Because the boy has suffered from a severe heart defect since birth, his doctor, Dr. Stark, has forbidden him any excitement, including music. When one day the Don Cossack Choir's tour bus breaks down near Peter's house with engine trouble, the little boy meets the conductor Serge Jaroff and his famous singers in person.
- Who directed The Song of the Don Cossacks?
- The Song of the Don Cossacks was directed by Géza von Bolváry.
- Who stars in The Song of the Don Cossacks?
- The Song of the Don Cossacks stars Claus Biederstaedt, Paul Hörbiger, Sabine Bethmann, Stefan Haar, Willy Fritsch, Gunnar Möller.
- How long is The Song of the Don Cossacks?
- The Song of the Don Cossacks has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is The Song of the Don Cossacks?
- The Song of the Don Cossacks is a Drama, Music film.
- Where was The Song of the Don Cossacks produced?
- The Song of the Don Cossacks was produced in Germany.