When I Will Become a Giant
Когда я стану великаном
Synopsis
Eight-grader Petya Kopeikin, despite his short stature and nondescript appearance, is constantly in the spotlight. Petya is noble, witty, well versed in literature, he writes wonderful poems. Kopeikin has long been secretly in love with his classmate Masha Goroshkina, and she is passionate about the new student from 9 "A" Kolya Kristallov. Masha tells Petya about her feelings and asks him to hand over a note to Kolya. Deeply worried from unrequited love, Petya not only doesn't stand in the way of a happier rival, but even helps him win Masha's heart. He wants to prove that courage and honor were not only inherent in the times of “musketeer” novels, but exist in our time. Petya chooses to follow the example of the hero of the famous play Edmond Rostan and in his actions copies Cyrano de Bergerac.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Mikhail Efremov
Kopeikin
Liya Akhedzhakova
Dzhulietta Ashotovna
Inna Ulyanova
Elvira Pavlovna
Marina Shimanskaya
Lidiya Nikolaevna
Oleg Efremov
Sergei Konstantinovich
Vladimir Kachan
taxi driver
Natalya Sezeman
Masha Goroshkina
Aleksei Dmitriyev
Kristallov
Andrey Vasilyev
Lastochkin
Arsen Bagratuni
Paikin
Aleksandr Kuznetsov
literature teacher
Olga Anikina
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Inna Tumanyan
- Screenplay & Story
- Inna Tumanyan, Irina Dobrovolskaya, Aleksandr Kuznetsov
- Original Score
- Yevgeni Gevorgyan
- Original Title
- Когда я стану великаном
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Gorky Film Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Inna Tumanyan
Inna Tumanyan, Irina Dobrovolskaya, Aleksandr Kuznetsov
Yevgeni Gevorgyan
Valeriy Ginzburg
Yelena Zabolotskaya
Yury Obukhov
Department Leadership Roster
Inna Tumanyan
Writer
Inna Tumanyan
Director
Valeriy Ginzburg
Director of Photography
Tamara Dmitriyeva
Costume Design
Yelena Zabolotskaya
Editor
Boris Komyakov
Production Design
Yevgeni Gevorgyan
Original Music Composer
Aleksandr Kuznetsov
Writer
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring When I Will Become a Giant.
MovieLens[40K:50K]
Similar Titles to When I Will Become a Giant
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.8
5.9
7.2
6.6
7.6
7.4
6.5
7.4
7.9
7.8
7.7
7.2
7.8
5.6
7.5
6.9
7.6
7.1
6.9
More Like When I Will Become a Giant
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About When I Will Become a Giant
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is When I Will Become a Giant about?
Eight-grader Petya Kopeikin, despite his short stature and nondescript appearance, is constantly in the spotlight. Petya is noble, witty, well versed in literature, he writes wonderful poems. Kopeikin has long been secretly in love with his classmate Masha Goroshkina, and she is passionate about the new student from 9 "A" Kolya Kristallov. Masha tells Petya about her feelings and asks him to hand over a note to Kolya. Deeply worried from unrequited love, Petya not only doesn't stand in the way of a happier rival, but even helps him win Masha's heart. He wants to prove that courage and honor were not only inherent in the times of “musketeer” novels, but exist in our time. Petya chooses to follow the example of the hero of the famous play Edmond Rostan and in his actions copies Cyrano de Bergerac.
Who directed When I Will Become a Giant?
When I Will Become a Giant was directed by Inna Tumanyan.
Who stars in When I Will Become a Giant?
The principal cast of When I Will Become a Giant includes Mikhail Efremov, Liya Akhedzhakova, Inna Ulyanova, Marina Shimanskaya, Oleg Efremov.
When was When I Will Become a Giant released and how long is it?
When I Will Become a Giant was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for When I Will Become a Giant?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When I Will Become a Giant was composed by Yevgeni Gevorgyan.