People on the Bridge
Люди на мосту
Synopsis
The end of the 50s. The former head of the department Bulygin is sent from Moscow to Siberia to build a bridge across the Severnaya River. With him goes his family: his wife, son, daughter and his daughter's fiancé. Once an experienced builder, and now just an overbearing official, Bulygin cannot find common ground with the workers, and people begin to leave the construction site. However, after many experiences and mental trials Bulygin regains the features of a skillful leader.
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Vasili Merkuryev
Ivan Bulygin
Natalya Medvedeva
Anna Semyonovna
Aleksandra Zavyalova
Lena
Oleg Tabakov
Viktor Bulygin
Lyudmila Kasyanova
Olya
Yevgeni Shutov
Orlov
Vladimir Druzhnikov
Odintsov
Gleb Glebov
Paromov
Yuri Sokolik
Sedykh
Stepan Kayukov
Khorkov
Anatoly Vedyonkin
Udachin
Nina Doroshina
Oksana
Aleksei Gribov
Leonid Chubarov
Vladimir Musatov
Boris Pyasetskiy
Nikolay Surovtsev
L. Aryshtayev
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aleksandr Zarkhi
- Screenplay & Story
- Vladimir Kotov, Vladimir Belyaev, Grigoriy Mariamov, Sergei Antonov
- Original Score
- Rodion Shchedrin
- Original Title
- Люди на мосту
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Mosfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aleksandr Zarkhi
Vladimir Kotov, Vladimir Belyaev, Grigoriy Mariamov, Sergei Antonov
Rodion Shchedrin
Aleksandr Kharitonov
Esfir Tobak
Aleksey Stefanskiy
Department Leadership Roster
Rodion Shchedrin
Original Music Composer
Aleksandr Kharitonov
Director of Photography
Aleksandr Zarkhi
Director
Abram Freydin
Production Design
Natalya Meshkova
Costume Design
Esfir Tobak
Editor
Sergei Antonov
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About People on the Bridge
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What is People on the Bridge about?
The end of the 50s. The former head of the department Bulygin is sent from Moscow to Siberia to build a bridge across the Severnaya River. With him goes his family: his wife, son, daughter and his daughter's fiancé. Once an experienced builder, and now just an overbearing official, Bulygin cannot find common ground with the workers, and people begin to leave the construction site. However, after many experiences and mental trials Bulygin regains the features of a skillful leader.
Who directed People on the Bridge?
People on the Bridge was directed by Aleksandr Zarkhi.
Who stars in People on the Bridge?
The principal cast of People on the Bridge includes Vasili Merkuryev, Natalya Medvedeva, Aleksandra Zavyalova, Oleg Tabakov, Lyudmila Kasyanova.
When was People on the Bridge released and how long is it?
People on the Bridge was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for People on the Bridge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for People on the Bridge was composed by Rodion Shchedrin.