The Song of the Don Cossacks
Das Donkosakenlied
Synopsis
After the death of his Russian mother, nine-year-old orphan Peter lives with Professor Hartmann and his daughter Helga, who cares for him like a mother. Peter is very musical. He especially loves the melancholy songs of the Don Cossack Choir, which remind him of his mother. Because the boy has suffered from a severe heart defect since birth, his doctor, Dr. Stark, has forbidden him any excitement, including music. When one day the Don Cossack Choir's tour bus breaks down near Peter's house with engine trouble, the little boy meets the conductor Serge Jaroff and his famous singers in person.
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Claus Biederstaedt
Rolf Bender
Paul Hörbiger
Professor Hartmann
Sabine Bethmann
Helga, seine Tochter
Stefan Haar
Peter
Willy Fritsch
Chefarzt Dr. Burger
Gunnar Möller
Dr. Heinz Stark
Serge Jaroff
Himself
Alice Treff
Elisabeth
Hans Richter
Karl
Carla Hagen
Anneliese
Elfie Pertramer
Mutter
Else Reval
Emmy Burg
Bruno W. Pantel
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Géza von Bolváry
- Screenplay & Story
- Juliane Kay
- Original Score
- Friedrich Schröder
- Original Title
- Das Donkosakenlied
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Berolina-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Géza von Bolváry
Juliane Kay, Alf Teichs
Friedrich Schröder
Ingrid Wacker
Kurt Ulrich
Department Leadership Roster
Géza von Bolváry
Director
Juliane Kay
Screenplay
Ingrid Wacker
Editor
Alf Teichs
Writer
Friedrich Schröder
Original Music Composer
Kurt Ulrich
Producer
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What is The Song of the Don Cossacks about?
After the death of his Russian mother, nine-year-old orphan Peter lives with Professor Hartmann and his daughter Helga, who cares for him like a mother. Peter is very musical. He especially loves the melancholy songs of the Don Cossack Choir, which remind him of his mother. Because the boy has suffered from a severe heart defect since birth, his doctor, Dr. Stark, has forbidden him any excitement, including music. When one day the Don Cossack Choir's tour bus breaks down near Peter's house with engine trouble, the little boy meets the conductor Serge Jaroff and his famous singers in person.
Who directed The Song of the Don Cossacks?
The Song of the Don Cossacks was directed by Géza von Bolváry.
Who stars in The Song of the Don Cossacks?
The principal cast of The Song of the Don Cossacks includes Claus Biederstaedt, Paul Hörbiger, Sabine Bethmann, Stefan Haar, Willy Fritsch.
When was The Song of the Don Cossacks released and how long is it?
The Song of the Don Cossacks was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Song of the Don Cossacks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Song of the Don Cossacks was composed by Friedrich Schröder.