Whistle Stop (Russian: Полустанок) is a 1963 Soviet comedy film directed by Boris Barnet.[1][2][3]
| Whistle Stop | |
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| Russian: Полустанок | |
| Directed by | Boris Barnet |
| Written by | |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Sergei Poluyanov |
| Music by | Kirill Molchanov |
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Running time | 71 minutes |
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Language | Russian |
The film tells about the academician, who is going for a vacation in the village, but there it is not as calm as he expected it to be.[4]
Plot
editAcademician Pavel Pavlovich, a prominent scientist, takes a vacation to escape the daily hustle of Moscow. Following medical advice, he opts for a simple Russian village instead of resorts or health spas. Hoping to breathe fresh air, relax, and indulge in his favorite hobby of painting, he settles into a dilapidated barn traditionally used by visiting artists.
However, his expectations of peace and quiet are quickly dashed. The seemingly remote village is brimming with lively, engaging residents and a constant flurry of events—some humorous, others serious. While the people are kind and the incidents are of local significance, one thing is certain: tranquility is nowhere to be found.
Cast
edit- Vasiliy Merkurev as Pavel Pavlovich (as V. Merkuryev)
- Yekaterina Mazurova as Grandmother Tatyana (as Ye. Mazurova)
- Nadezhda Rumyantseva as Sima - Kolkhoz accountant (as N. Rumyantseva)
- Boris Novikov as Kolkhoz foreman (as B. Novikov)
- A. Berezovskaya as Klavka - milkmaid
- Elizaveta Nikishchikhina as Zoika - shopgirl (as Ye. Nikishchikhina)
- Aleksandr Potapov as Ivan - tractor driver (as A. Potapov)
- Valeri Ryzhakov as Vasya - driver (as V. Ryzhakov)[5]
References
editExternal links
edit- Whistle Stop at IMDb