Gutta-Percha Boy
Гуттаперчевый мальчик
Synopsis
The end of the XIX century. Petya, an eight-year orphan who has been cast in training German acrobat Karl Becker, who curses and beatings would incorporate the new assistant to the circus profession and ruthlessly exploited child in their speeches. The only consolation, brightens the harsh life gutta-percha boy, as referred to Petya on the posters, is the concern of the carpet clown Edwards, who regretted the fatherless and secretly taught him this circus arts...
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Aleksei Gribov
Edwards
Mikhail Nazvanov
Karl Becker
Aleksandr Popov
Petya Subbotin
Inna Fyodorova
Varvara Akimovna
Ivan Koval-Samborskiy
Circus Director
Andrei Popov
Count Sergey Listomirov
Marianna Strizhenova
Countess Listomirova
Aleksandra Popova
Aunt Sonya
Marina Gutkovich
Verochka (8 y.o)
Natalya Volkova
Zinochka (6 y.o)
Vitaly Larin
Paf
Vladimir Gribkov
Doctor
Anna Pavlova
Governess
Vladimir Kirillin
Guard
Sergei Filippov
Doorman
Ivan Zhevago
Policeman
Olga Viklandt
Mariya Pavlovna
Nikolai Stepanov
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vladimir Gerasimov
- Screenplay & Story
- Mikhail Volpin, Dmitriy Grigorovich
- Original Score
- Antonio Spadavecchia
- Original Title
- Гуттаперчевый мальчик
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Mosfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vladimir Gerasimov
Mikhail Volpin, Dmitriy Grigorovich
Antonio Spadavecchia
Galina Pyshkova
Anna Kulganek
Konstantin Yudin
Department Leadership Roster
Anna Kulganek
Editor
Georgy Turylyov
Production Design
Mikhail Volpin
Writer
Vladimir Gerasimov
Director
Galina Pyshkova
Director of Photography
Antonio Spadavecchia
Original Music Composer
Konstantin Yudin
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gutta-Percha Boy
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What is Gutta-Percha Boy about?
The end of the XIX century. Petya, an eight-year orphan who has been cast in training German acrobat Karl Becker, who curses and beatings would incorporate the new assistant to the circus profession and ruthlessly exploited child in their speeches. The only consolation, brightens the harsh life gutta-percha boy, as referred to Petya on the posters, is the concern of the carpet clown Edwards, who regretted the fatherless and secretly taught him this circus arts...
Who directed Gutta-Percha Boy?
Gutta-Percha Boy was directed by Vladimir Gerasimov.
Who stars in Gutta-Percha Boy?
The principal cast of Gutta-Percha Boy includes Aleksei Gribov, Mikhail Nazvanov, Aleksandr Popov, Inna Fyodorova, Ivan Koval-Samborskiy.
When was Gutta-Percha Boy released and how long is it?
Gutta-Percha Boy was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Gutta-Percha Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gutta-Percha Boy was composed by Antonio Spadavecchia.