The Paradise Apples
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Synopsis
Political pamphlet based on the story of the Finnish writer Martti Larni "Socrates in Helsinki". Spring of 1944. In the paradise, which has long been settled by the philosopher Socrates, a fired soldier Vittori Virten arrives. The philosopher respected the newcomer with great respect, and they even became friends. Once having distinguished himself before God, the heroes get a vacation on Earth and go on a journey: the soldier decides to visit his family in Laconia, and the sage just wanted to see the world — did he think it once, and decided to join the soldier...
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Vyacheslav Shalevich
Vittori Virten
Boris Tenin
Socrates
Lidiya Sukharevskaya
Anna
Galina Pirnazarova
Lily
Yuri Chulyukin
Teo Braminus
Leonid Satanovskiy
Demi Drolus
Natalya Vorobyova
Lanela
Yuri Volyntsev
investigator
Аleksandr Galevskiy
Vittori Virten's son
Zinoviy Gerdt
conductor
Rita Gladunko
prostitute
Eve Kivi
Anna
Viktor Makhmutov
policeman
Valeriy Nosik
God
Marina Politseymako
prostitute
Gotlib Roninson
police captain
Viktor Filippov
Vittori Virten's son
Stanislav Chekan
policeman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Georgi Shchukin
- Screenplay & Story
- Martti Larni, Georgi Shchukin
- Original Score
- Vladimir Rubin
- Original Title
- Райские яблочки
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Mosfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Georgi Shchukin
Martti Larni, Georgi Shchukin
Vladimir Rubin
Vladimir Chukhnov
Lidiya Lysenkova
Department Leadership Roster
Tamara Antonova
Production Design
Georgi Shchukin
Writer
Georgi Shchukin
Director
Vladimir Rubin
Original Music Composer
Lidiya Lysenkova
Editor
Vladimir Chukhnov
Director of Photography
Aleksei Lebedev
Production Design
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What is The Paradise Apples about?
Political pamphlet based on the story of the Finnish writer Martti Larni "Socrates in Helsinki". Spring of 1944. In the paradise, which has long been settled by the philosopher Socrates, a fired soldier Vittori Virten arrives. The philosopher respected the newcomer with great respect, and they even became friends. Once having distinguished himself before God, the heroes get a vacation on Earth and go on a journey: the soldier decides to visit his family in Laconia, and the sage just wanted to see the world — did he think it once, and decided to join the soldier...
Who directed The Paradise Apples?
The Paradise Apples was directed by Georgi Shchukin.
Who stars in The Paradise Apples?
The principal cast of The Paradise Apples includes Vyacheslav Shalevich, Boris Tenin, Lidiya Sukharevskaya, Galina Pirnazarova, Yuri Chulyukin.
When was The Paradise Apples released and how long is it?
The Paradise Apples was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for The Paradise Apples?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Paradise Apples was composed by Vladimir Rubin.