Shantytown Blues
Ангел на обочине
Synopsis
At the end of the 70s, a boy Mishka, abandoned by his mother and stepfather, lives in a provincial Soviet town. Curious, bold and angry. With his bluntness and fearless naivete, he conquers the local gangster John, and with the help of his patron begins to act in local taverns, finally leaving a dysfunctional family.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Svetlana Stasenko
- Screenplay & Story
- Svetlana Stasenko
- Original Title
- Ангел на обочине
- Country of Origin
- Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Paradise Production Center, Paradise/MGN, NETsKI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Svetlana Stasenko
Svetlana Stasenko
Evgeniya Tirdatova
Department Leadership Roster
Svetlana Stasenko
Screenplay
Evgeniya Tirdatova
Producer
Svetlana Stasenko
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shantytown Blues
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shantytown Blues about?
At the end of the 70s, a boy Mishka, abandoned by his mother and stepfather, lives in a provincial Soviet town. Curious, bold and angry. With his bluntness and fearless naivete, he conquers the local gangster John, and with the help of his patron begins to act in local taverns, finally leaving a dysfunctional family.
Who directed Shantytown Blues?
Shantytown Blues was directed by Svetlana Stasenko.
Who stars in Shantytown Blues?
The principal cast of Shantytown Blues includes Anatoliy Gushchin, Gennadiy Nazarov, Andrey Egorov, Pyotr Zaychenko, Nelly Uvarova.
When was Shantytown Blues released and how long is it?
Shantytown Blues was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.