The Great Combinators
Великие комбинаторы
Synopsis
Documentary about the Soviet masters of combined composite filming, their inventions, cinematic tricks and the rivalry with Hollywood craftsmen. Through archival footage and interviews, the film shows how practical effects created in the USSR in the 1940s to 1960s anticipated or influenced later Western techniques.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ekaterina Akkuratova
- Screenplay & Story
- Ruslan Karataev
- Original Title
- Великие комбинаторы
- Country of Origin
- Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 44m
- Production Studios
- Art-Express
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ekaterina Akkuratova
Ruslan Karataev
Department Leadership Roster
Ekaterina Akkuratova
Director
Ruslan Karataev
Writer
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What is The Great Combinators about?
Documentary about the Soviet masters of combined composite filming, their inventions, cinematic tricks and the rivalry with Hollywood craftsmen. Through archival footage and interviews, the film shows how practical effects created in the USSR in the 1940s to 1960s anticipated or influenced later Western techniques.
Who directed The Great Combinators?
The Great Combinators was directed by Ekaterina Akkuratova.
Who stars in The Great Combinators?
The principal cast of The Great Combinators includes Pavel Klushantsev.
When was The Great Combinators released and how long is it?
The Great Combinators was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 44m.