Tashkent, City of Bread
Ташкент - город хлебный
Synopsis
Beautifully shot in black and white, and scripted by Tarkovsky's collaborator Andrei Konchalovsky, this powerful melodrama tells the story of a young boy who undertakes the perilous journey to Uzbekistan's capital Tashkent, to earn some money for his hungry family. Filming in the periphery of the Soviet Union, in a time of relative political relaxation, director Shukhrat Abbasov actually dared to depict the poverty and famine that resulted from the Bolshevik Revolution.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Vladimir Vorobey
Mizha
Vova Kudenko
Seryozha
Bakhtiyar Nabiyev
Rakhim
Natalya Arinbasarova
Saule
Nikolai Timofeyev
Dunajev
Valentina Talyzina
Dodonova, Misha's Mother
Aleksandr Susnin
Stepan Dranov
Raisa Kurkina
Nurse
Viktor Kolpakov
Crippled Soldier
Yevgeny Gurov
Old Man
Vakhob Abdullayev
Policeman
Gani Agzamov
Yura Buchiyev
Misha's Brother
Stanislav Chekan
Trader
Aleksandra Denisova
Granny
Nurkhon Ishmukhamedov
Worker
Lyubov Kalyuzhnaya
Trader
Dzhavlon Khamrayev
Worker
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shukhrat Abbasov
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrei Konchalovsky
- Original Score
- Albert Malakhov
- Original Title
- Ташкент - город хлебный
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, Uzbek
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Uzbekfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shukhrat Abbasov
Andrei Konchalovsky, Aleksandr Neverov, K. Geldyeva
Albert Malakhov
Khatam Faiziyev
M. Makarova
Yu. Ganiev
Department Leadership Roster
Shukhrat Abbasov
Director
Andrei Konchalovsky
Screenplay
Emonuel Kalantarov
Production Design
Khatam Faiziyev
Director of Photography
Albert Malakhov
Original Music Composer
M. Makarova
Editor
Yu. Ganiev
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tashkent, City of Bread
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tashkent, City of Bread about?
Beautifully shot in black and white, and scripted by Tarkovsky's collaborator Andrei Konchalovsky, this powerful melodrama tells the story of a young boy who undertakes the perilous journey to Uzbekistan's capital Tashkent, to earn some money for his hungry family. Filming in the periphery of the Soviet Union, in a time of relative political relaxation, director Shukhrat Abbasov actually dared to depict the poverty and famine that resulted from the Bolshevik Revolution.
Who directed Tashkent, City of Bread?
Tashkent, City of Bread was directed by Shukhrat Abbasov.
Who stars in Tashkent, City of Bread?
The principal cast of Tashkent, City of Bread includes Vladimir Vorobey, Vova Kudenko, Bakhtiyar Nabiyev, Natalya Arinbasarova, Nikolai Timofeyev.
When was Tashkent, City of Bread released and how long is it?
Tashkent, City of Bread was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Tashkent, City of Bread?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tashkent, City of Bread was composed by Albert Malakhov.
Is Tashkent, City of Bread based on a book or true story?
Tashkent, City of Bread is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Aleksandr Neverov".