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Aleksey Vanin
Ilya Gromov
Vasili Merkuryev
Fyodor Bessonov
Vladimir Gulyaev
Konstantin Kovalyov
Nadezhda Cherednichenko
Nastya
Klavdiya Khabarova
Klava
Muza Krepkogorskaya
Zina
Anatoli Vasyutinsky
Seryozha Odintsov
Ratmir Vasyutinsky
Grisha Odintsov
Anatoliy Solovyov
Nikolay Korablyov
Nikolai Komissarov
ded Timofey
Boris Terentyev
Pavel Timofeyevich
Georgi Svetlani
Potapich
Aleksandr Kuznetsov
Konstantin Mikhailov
Sports commentator / Journalist
Vladimir Maruta
Olle Ingrem's trainer
Dmitriy Andreev
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vladimir Gonchukov
- Screenplay & Story
- Valentin Ezhov, Vasiliy Solovyov, Mikhail Svetlov, Vyacheslav Kozharskiy
- Original Score
- Vasiliy Solovev-Sedoy
- Original Title
- Чемпион мира
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Gorky Film Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vladimir Gonchukov
Valentin Ezhov, Vasiliy Solovyov, Mikhail Svetlov, Vyacheslav Kozharskiy
Vasiliy Solovev-Sedoy
Grair Garibyan
Raisa Shor
Nikolay Petrov
Department Leadership Roster
Valentin Ezhov
Writer
Vasiliy Solovyov
Writer
Vladimir Gonchukov
Director
Grair Garibyan
Director of Photography
Boris Dulenkov
Production Design
Vasiliy Solovev-Sedoy
Original Music Composer
Raisa Shor
Editor
Yekaterina Aleksandrova
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About World Champion
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What is World Champion about?
The young blacksmith Ilya Gromov from the White Keys collective farm wins the title of world wrestling champion.
Who directed World Champion?
World Champion was directed by Vladimir Gonchukov.
Who stars in World Champion?
The principal cast of World Champion includes Aleksey Vanin, Vasili Merkuryev, Vladimir Gulyaev, Nadezhda Cherednichenko, Klavdiya Khabarova.
When was World Champion released and how long is it?
World Champion was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for World Champion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for World Champion was composed by Vasiliy Solovev-Sedoy.