My Apprenticeship
В людях
Synopsis
Picking up where 1938's My Childhood left off, the story covers the years in Gorki's life when the future writer was on his own, looking for a purpose and place in life.
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Top Cast
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Aleksei Lyarsky
Aleksei Peshkov (later, Maxim Gorky)
Irina Zarubina
Natalya, the washer-woman
Varvara Massalitinova
Akulina Ivanovna Kashirina
Elizaveta Lilina
Matriona Ivanovna
Ivan Kudryavtsev
Sergeyev, the son-in-law
N. Berezovskaya
Ivanovna-Sergeyeva, daughter
Ye. Seleznyov
Viktor Ivanov, son
Darya Zerkalova
The Rich Woman With Books (segment "like Queen Margo")
Aleksandr Timontayev
Smury, the cook
Mikhail Povolotsky
Sergei, the ship's waiter
Nikolay Gorlov
Ship's Steward
Mikhail Troyanovsky
Grandfather Kachirin
Vyacheslav Novikov
Uncle Yakov Kashirin
Nikolai Plotnikov
Zhikaryov, icon painter
N. Chugunov
Ivan Larionovich
Ivan Chuvelyov
Sitanev, craftsman
V. Terentyev
Kapendiukin
Vladimir Maruta
Mitropolsky
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 12, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Donskoy
- Screenplay & Story
- Ilya Gruzdev, Maxim Gorky, Ivan Ladyzhnikov, Mark Donskoy
- Original Score
- Lev Shvarts
- Original Title
- В людях
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Soyuzdetfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Donskoy
Ilya Gruzdev, Maxim Gorky, Ivan Ladyzhnikov, Mark Donskoy
Lev Shvarts
Pyotr Yermolov
Maria Torgantseva
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Donskoy
Director
Ilya Gruzdev
Writer
Lev Shvarts
Original Music Composer
Pyotr Yermolov
Director of Photography
Ivan Stepanov
Production Design
Mark Donskoy
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Apprenticeship
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What is My Apprenticeship about?
Picking up where 1938's My Childhood left off, the story covers the years in Gorki's life when the future writer was on his own, looking for a purpose and place in life.
Who directed My Apprenticeship?
My Apprenticeship was directed by Mark Donskoy.
Who stars in My Apprenticeship?
The principal cast of My Apprenticeship includes Aleksei Lyarsky, Irina Zarubina, Varvara Massalitinova, Elizaveta Lilina, Ivan Kudryavtsev.
When was My Apprenticeship released and how long is it?
My Apprenticeship was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for My Apprenticeship?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Apprenticeship was composed by Lev Shvarts.
Is My Apprenticeship based on a book or true story?
My Apprenticeship is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Maxim Gorky".