Story of a Real Man
Повесть о настоящем человеке
Synopsis
Alexey Meresyev was a fighter pilot during the war. One day he was shot down by Nazis, and because of his wounds both of his legs had to be cut off up to his knees. Because of his spirit and courage, Alexey was able to overcome his disability. He learned not only to walk on his artificial limps, but even dance and fly the plane again. Based on a real-life story.
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Pavel Kadochnikov
Aleksei Meresyev
Nikolai Okhlopkov
Kommissar Worobjew
Aleksey Dikiy
Wassilij Wassiljewitsch
Vasili Merkuryev
Stepan Ivanovich
Lyudmila Tselikovskaya
Zinochka
Lyubov Sokolova
Varvara
Aleksandr Mikhajlov
Petrov
Boris Babochkin
Sergei Bondarchuk
Mikhail Gluzskiy
Tamara Makarova
Lev Sverdlin
Yevgeni Shutov
Ivan Ryzhov
больной в санатории (нет в титрах)
Aleksei Alekseyev
doctor (uncredited)
Boris Dobronravov
Chairman of the commission
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aleksandr Stolper
- Screenplay & Story
- Boris Polevoy, Mariya Smirnova
- Original Score
- Nikolai Kryukov
- Original Title
- Повесть о настоящем человеке
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Mosfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aleksandr Stolper
Boris Polevoy, Mariya Smirnova
Nikolai Kryukov
Mark Magidson
Anna Kulganek
Nikolai Sliozberg
Department Leadership Roster
Aleksandr Stolper
Director
Mariya Smirnova
Writer
Anna Kulganek
Editor
Mariya Zhukova
Costume Design
Mark Magidson
Director of Photography
Nikolai Kryukov
Original Music Composer
Yosyp Shpinel
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Story of a Real Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Story of a Real Man about?
Alexey Meresyev was a fighter pilot during the war. One day he was shot down by Nazis, and because of his wounds both of his legs had to be cut off up to his knees. Because of his spirit and courage, Alexey was able to overcome his disability. He learned not only to walk on his artificial limps, but even dance and fly the plane again. Based on a real-life story.
Who directed Story of a Real Man?
Story of a Real Man was directed by Aleksandr Stolper.
Who stars in Story of a Real Man?
The principal cast of Story of a Real Man includes Pavel Kadochnikov, Nikolai Okhlopkov, Aleksey Dikiy, Vasili Merkuryev, Lyudmila Tselikovskaya.
When was Story of a Real Man released and how long is it?
Story of a Real Man was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Story of a Real Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Story of a Real Man was composed by Nikolai Kryukov.
Is Story of a Real Man based on a book or true story?
Story of a Real Man is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Boris Polevoy".