The Lost Letter
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Synopsis
The first Soviet cel-animated feature film, based on the story with the same name by Nikolai Gogol. A messenger is tasked with delivering a letter to the Tsarina, which he tucks into his hat for safekeeping on the road. While resting at night, a band of demons steals the hat, and he must travel to Hell to retrieve it.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Valentina Brumberg, Zinaida Brumberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Valentina Brumberg, Zinaida Brumberg, Nikolai Gogol, Zinoviy Kalik
- Original Score
- Sergei Vasilenko
- Original Title
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- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 43m
- Production Studios
- Soyuzmultfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Valentina Brumberg, Zinaida Brumberg
Valentina Brumberg, Zinaida Brumberg, Nikolai Gogol, Zinoviy Kalik
Sergei Vasilenko
Nikolay Voinov, Elena Petrova
Department Leadership Roster
Valentina Brumberg
Director
Zinaida Brumberg
Director
Valentina Brumberg
Writer
Zinaida Brumberg
Writer
Zinoviy Kalik
Writer
Sergei Vasilenko
Original Music Composer
Nikolay Voinov
Director of Photography
Elena Petrova
Director of Photography
Anatoliy Sazonov
Production Design
Evgeniy Migunov
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lost Letter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lost Letter about?
The first Soviet cel-animated feature film, based on the story with the same name by Nikolai Gogol. A messenger is tasked with delivering a letter to the Tsarina, which he tucks into his hat for safekeeping on the road. While resting at night, a band of demons steals the hat, and he must travel to Hell to retrieve it.
Who directed The Lost Letter?
The Lost Letter was directed by Valentina Brumberg, Zinaida Brumberg.
Who stars in The Lost Letter?
The principal cast of The Lost Letter includes Mikhail Yanshin, Boris Livanov, Sergei Martinson, Leonid Pirogov, Vasiliy Kachalov.
When was The Lost Letter released and how long is it?
The Lost Letter was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lost Letter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lost Letter was composed by Sergei Vasilenko.
Is The Lost Letter based on a book or true story?
The Lost Letter is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Nikolai Gogol".