Quenching the Thirst
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Synopsis
The 1950s. The construction of the Karakum Canal is underway in Turkmenistan. The fate of this large construction site is closely linked to the fate of many of the film's characters: correspondent Koryshev, who reveals the lies of his colleague Zurabov's ostentatious, slanderous articles; talented young engineer Karabash, whose advanced construction methods are supported by the construction site chief Ermasov; embittered old engineer Khorev, who, out of envy for Karabash, writes denunciations to the Central Committee of the party against him and Ermasov..
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bulat Mansurov
- Screenplay & Story
- Bulat Mansurov, Yury Trifonov
- Original Score
- Redzhep Redzhepov
- Original Title
- Утоление жажды
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Turkmenfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bulat Mansurov
Bulat Mansurov, Yury Trifonov
Redzhep Redzhepov
Khodzha Kuli Narliyev
Department Leadership Roster
Bulat Mansurov
Director
Bulat Mansurov
Writer
Khodzha Kuli Narliyev
Director of Photography
Redzhep Redzhepov
Original Music Composer
Vladimir Artykov
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Quenching the Thirst
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Quenching the Thirst about?
The 1950s. The construction of the Karakum Canal is underway in Turkmenistan. The fate of this large construction site is closely linked to the fate of many of the film's characters: correspondent Koryshev, who reveals the lies of his colleague Zurabov's ostentatious, slanderous articles; talented young engineer Karabash, whose advanced construction methods are supported by the construction site chief Ermasov; embittered old engineer Khorev, who, out of envy for Karabash, writes denunciations to the Central Committee of the party against him and Ermasov..
Who directed Quenching the Thirst?
Quenching the Thirst was directed by Bulat Mansurov.
Who stars in Quenching the Thirst?
The principal cast of Quenching the Thirst includes Pyotr Aleynikov, Arina Aleynikova, Khodzha Durdy Narliyev, Leonid Satanovskiy, Anatoliy Romashin.
When was Quenching the Thirst released and how long is it?
Quenching the Thirst was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Quenching the Thirst?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Quenching the Thirst was composed by Redzhep Redzhepov.
Is Quenching the Thirst based on a book or true story?
Quenching the Thirst is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Yury Trifonov".