Gutta-Percha Boy (1957)
The end of the XIX century. Petya, an eight-year orphan who has been cast in training German acrobat Karl Becker, who curses and beatings would incorporate the new assistant to the circus profession and ruthlessly exploited child in their speeches. The only consolation, brightens the harsh life gutta-percha boy, as referred to Petya on the posters, is the concern of the carpet clown Edwards, who regretted the fatherless and secretly taught him this circus arts...
Director: Vladimir Gerasimov
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 76 min
Release Date: August 26, 1957
Cast
- Aleksei Gribov - Edwards
- Mikhail Nazvanov - Karl Becker
- Aleksandr Popov - Petya Subbotin
- Inna Fyodorova - Varvara Akimovna
- Ivan Koval-Samborskyi - Circus Director
- Andrei Popov - Count Sergey Listomirov
- Marianna Strizhenova - Countess Listomirova
- Aleksandra Popova - Aunt Sonya
- Marina Gutkovich - Verochka (8 y.o)
- Natalya Volkova - Zinochka (6 y.o)
Screenplay
- Mikhail Volpin
- Dmitriy Grigorovich (Short Story)
Music: Antonio Spadavecchia
Cinematography: Galina Pyshkova
Editing: Anna Kulganek
Production: Mosfilm
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru
Keywords
based on novel or book, circus
More Films by Director: Vladimir Gerasimov
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gutta-Percha Boy about?
- The end of the XIX century. Petya, an eight-year orphan who has been cast in training German acrobat Karl Becker, who curses and beatings would incorporate the new assistant to the circus profession and ruthlessly exploited child in their speeches. The only consolation, brightens the harsh life gutta-percha boy, as referred to Petya on the posters, is the concern of the carpet clown Edwards, who regretted the fatherless and secretly taught him this circus arts...
- Who directed Gutta-Percha Boy?
- Gutta-Percha Boy was directed by Vladimir Gerasimov.
- Who stars in Gutta-Percha Boy?
- Gutta-Percha Boy stars Aleksei Gribov, Mikhail Nazvanov, Aleksandr Popov, Inna Fyodorova, Ivan Koval-Samborskyi, Andrei Popov.
- How long is Gutta-Percha Boy?
- Gutta-Percha Boy has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
- What genre is Gutta-Percha Boy?
- Gutta-Percha Boy is a Drama film.
- Where was Gutta-Percha Boy produced?
- Gutta-Percha Boy was produced in Soviet Union.