The Crime of Sylvester Bonnard
Преступление Сильвестра Бонара
Synopsis
The action takes place in Paris in the 1860s and 1880s. The main character is an old scribe, obsessed with a noble passion for ancient manuscripts. One day, he helped a poor woman who lived next door by sending her a cup of broth and a log for the fireplace. Bonar soon forgot about his deed. Eight years later, he received an old manuscript as a gift, which he had long dreamed of, and was surprised to learn that the giver was the woman he had helped in a difficult moment.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Galina Samoylova
- Screenplay & Story
- Anatole France
- Original Title
- Преступление Сильвестра Бонара
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 48m
- Production Studios
- Central Television USSR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Galina Samoylova
Anatole France
Boris Lazarev
Department Leadership Roster
Galina Samoylova
Director
Boris Lazarev
Director of Photography
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What is The Crime of Sylvester Bonnard about?
The action takes place in Paris in the 1860s and 1880s. The main character is an old scribe, obsessed with a noble passion for ancient manuscripts. One day, he helped a poor woman who lived next door by sending her a cup of broth and a log for the fireplace. Bonar soon forgot about his deed. Eight years later, he received an old manuscript as a gift, which he had long dreamed of, and was surprised to learn that the giver was the woman he had helped in a difficult moment.
Who directed The Crime of Sylvester Bonnard?
The Crime of Sylvester Bonnard was directed by Galina Samoylova.
Who stars in The Crime of Sylvester Bonnard?
The principal cast of The Crime of Sylvester Bonnard includes Rostislav Plyatt, Lidiya Sukharevskaya, Elvira Brunovskaya, Valeriy Nosik, Boris Ivanov.
When was The Crime of Sylvester Bonnard released and how long is it?
The Crime of Sylvester Bonnard was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 48m.
Is The Crime of Sylvester Bonnard based on a book or true story?
The Crime of Sylvester Bonnard is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anatole France".