Gobseck
Гобсек
Synopsis
Early XIX century. Gloomy home lender Gobseck in a suburb of Paris — a silent witness of human tragedy and ruined lives. The power of money equalizes people of different classes and positions, forcing the usurer to ask humbly for a loan. But mountains of rotting goods, gold and silver scrap do not bring happiness to Gobseck. From his own greed he loses his mind and dies..
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Konstantin Eggert
- Screenplay & Story
- Oleg Leonidov, Honoré de Balzac, Konstantin Eggert
- Original Score
- Vissarion Shebalin
- Original Title
- Гобсек
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Mezhrabpomfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Konstantin Eggert
Oleg Leonidov, Honoré de Balzac, Konstantin Eggert
Vissarion Shebalin
Louis Forestier
I. Krinkin
Department Leadership Roster
Vissarion Shebalin
Original Music Composer
Konstantin Eggert
Director
Oleg Leonidov
Writer
Louis Forestier
Director of Photography
P. Pavlinov
Production Design
Konstantin Eggert
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gobseck
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gobseck about?
Early XIX century. Gloomy home lender Gobseck in a suburb of Paris — a silent witness of human tragedy and ruined lives. The power of money equalizes people of different classes and positions, forcing the usurer to ask humbly for a loan. But mountains of rotting goods, gold and silver scrap do not bring happiness to Gobseck. From his own greed he loses his mind and dies..
Who directed Gobseck?
Gobseck was directed by Konstantin Eggert.
Who stars in Gobseck?
The principal cast of Gobseck includes Leonid Leonidov, Aleksandr Shatov, Galina Sergeyeva, Osip Abdulov, Yelena Gogoleva.
When was Gobseck released and how long is it?
Gobseck was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Gobseck?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gobseck was composed by Vissarion Shebalin.
Is Gobseck based on a book or true story?
Gobseck is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Honoré de Balzac".