

White Bim Black Ear
Белый Бим Чёрное ухо
Synopsis
A touching story about a white Gordon Setter with black ear, who became homeless because of his master's illness. His master, Ivan Ivanovich, a man far from being young, fond of hunting and nature, took a puppy to live with him, despite the dog's black ear being a "shame of nature" to his breed. The man always took his dog, whom he called Bim or Bimka, to hunting in country. Later, however Ivan Ivanovich began to have problems with heart and when the disease became worse was taken to a hospital. His dog couldn't bear waiting for the only person that ever cared for him and set out to find his master. Thus began the story of a homeless dog and his many breathtaking and exciting adventures, encounters of many people, kind and evil, and leads to an unexpected and heart-rending end.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Vyacheslav Tikhonov
Ivan Ivanovich
Valentina Vladimirova
slander woman
Mikhail Dadyko
Seryy
Ivan Ryzhov
Pal Titych
Irina Shevchuk
Dasha
Mikhail Zimin
Semyon Petrovich
Gennadiy Kochkozharov
Alyosha's Father
Rimma Manukovskaya
Tolik's Mother
Mariya Skvortsova
Stepanovna
Anatoliy Barantsev
Nikolay Yegorovich
Vitaliy Leonov
the fishman
Lyubov Sokolova
the switchman
Aleksei Chernov
Trofimych
Dmitriy Barkov
Aleksandr Petrovich
Raisa Ryazanova
Alyosha's Mother
Georgi Svetlani
medical assistant
Vladimir Sergienko
Klim
Vasiliy Vorobyov
Tolik
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stanislav Rostotsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Gavriil Troepolsky, Stanislav Rostotsky
- Original Score
- Andrey Petrov
- Original Title
- Белый Бим Чёрное ухо
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 3h 2m
- Production Studios
- Gorky Film Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stanislav Rostotsky
Gavriil Troepolsky, Stanislav Rostotsky, Valeriya Pogozheva
Andrey Petrov
Vyacheslav Shumskiy
Valentina Mironova
Department Leadership Roster
Stanislav Rostotsky
Director
Gavriil Troepolsky
Screenplay
Vyacheslav Shumskiy
Director of Photography
Valentina Mironova
Editor
Andrey Petrov
Original Music Composer
Sergey Serebrenikov
Production Design
Elza Rappoport
Costume Design
Stanislav Rostotsky
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About White Bim Black Ear
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is White Bim Black Ear about?
A touching story about a white Gordon Setter with black ear, who became homeless because of his master's illness. His master, Ivan Ivanovich, a man far from being young, fond of hunting and nature, took a puppy to live with him, despite the dog's black ear being a "shame of nature" to his breed. The man always took his dog, whom he called Bim or Bimka, to hunting in country. Later, however Ivan Ivanovich began to have problems with heart and when the disease became worse was taken to a hospital. His dog couldn't bear waiting for the only person that ever cared for him and set out to find his master. Thus began the story of a homeless dog and his many breathtaking and exciting adventures, encounters of many people, kind and evil, and leads to an unexpected and heart-rending end.
Who directed White Bim Black Ear?
White Bim Black Ear was directed by Stanislav Rostotsky.
Who stars in White Bim Black Ear?
The principal cast of White Bim Black Ear includes Vyacheslav Tikhonov, Valentina Vladimirova, Mikhail Dadyko, Ivan Ryzhov, Irina Shevchuk.
When was White Bim Black Ear released and how long is it?
White Bim Black Ear was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 3h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for White Bim Black Ear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for White Bim Black Ear was composed by Andrey Petrov.
Is White Bim Black Ear based on a book or true story?
White Bim Black Ear is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gavriil Troepolsky".
What is the age rating and content advisory for White Bim Black Ear?
White Bim Black Ear holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).
