Little Straw Bull
Соломенный бычок
Synopsis
Animated adaptation of a Ukrainian folk tale. Forest thieves — a bear cub, a hare, and a fox — keep sneaking onto a grandfather’s homestead, causing trouble for him and his granddaughter. To teach the little bandits a lesson, the grandfather builds a straw bull and covers its sides with tar. He sets the bull out on a clearing. The curious thieves gather around the strange creature, and one by one get stuck to its sticky, tar-covered sides…
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Olga Khodatayeva, Leonid Aristov
- Screenplay & Story
- Inna Filimonova
- Original Score
- Nikolai Budashkin
- Original Title
- Соломенный бычок
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Soyuzmultfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Olga Khodatayeva, Leonid Aristov
Inna Filimonova
Nikolai Budashkin
N. Sokolova
Nina Mayorova
Department Leadership Roster
Inna Filimonova
Writer
Olga Khodatayeva
Director
Leonid Aristov
Director
Nikolai Budashkin
Original Music Composer
N. Sokolova
Director of Photography
Nina Mayorova
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Straw Bull
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Little Straw Bull about?
Animated adaptation of a Ukrainian folk tale. Forest thieves — a bear cub, a hare, and a fox — keep sneaking onto a grandfather’s homestead, causing trouble for him and his granddaughter. To teach the little bandits a lesson, the grandfather builds a straw bull and covers its sides with tar. He sets the bull out on a clearing. The curious thieves gather around the strange creature, and one by one get stuck to its sticky, tar-covered sides…
Who directed Little Straw Bull?
Little Straw Bull was directed by Olga Khodatayeva, Leonid Aristov.
Who stars in Little Straw Bull?
The principal cast of Little Straw Bull includes Mariya Vinogradova, Yuri Khrzhanovsky, Erast Garin, Galina Novozhilova.
When was Little Straw Bull released and how long is it?
Little Straw Bull was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Little Straw Bull?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Little Straw Bull was composed by Nikolai Budashkin.