The Steamroller and the Violin
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Synopsis
Seven year old Sasha practices violin every day to satisfy the ambition of his parents. Already withdrawn as a result of his routines, Sasha quickly regains confidence when he accidentally meets and befriends worker Sergei, who works on a steamroller in their upscale Moscow neighborhood.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 18, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrei Tarkovsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrei Konchalovsky, Andrei Tarkovsky, S. Bakhmetyeva
- Original Score
- Vyacheslav Ovchinnikov
- Original Title
- Каток и скрипка
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 46m
- Production Studios
- Mosfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrei Tarkovsky
Andrei Konchalovsky, Andrei Tarkovsky, S. Bakhmetyeva
Vyacheslav Ovchinnikov
Vadim Yusov
Lyubov Butuzova
Department Leadership Roster
Andrei Tarkovsky
Director
Andrei Konchalovsky
Writer
Andrei Tarkovsky
Writer
Lyubov Butuzova
Editor
Anna Martinson
Costume Design
Soviet Agoyan
Production Design
Vadim Yusov
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Steamroller and the Violin
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What is The Steamroller and the Violin about?
Seven year old Sasha practices violin every day to satisfy the ambition of his parents. Already withdrawn as a result of his routines, Sasha quickly regains confidence when he accidentally meets and befriends worker Sergei, who works on a steamroller in their upscale Moscow neighborhood.
Who directed The Steamroller and the Violin?
The Steamroller and the Violin was directed by Andrei Tarkovsky.
Who stars in The Steamroller and the Violin?
The principal cast of The Steamroller and the Violin includes Igor Fomchenko, Vladimir Zamanskiy, Marina Adzhubei, Yuri Brusser, Vyacheslav Borisov.
When was The Steamroller and the Violin released and how long is it?
The Steamroller and the Violin was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Steamroller and the Violin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Steamroller and the Violin was composed by Vyacheslav Ovchinnikov.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Steamroller and the Violin?
The Steamroller and the Violin holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).