The Acolyte
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Synopsis
After losing his parents in the war, the boy ended up in an orphanage, from which he escaped and was taken in by a village teacher. Following in the footsteps of his tutor, Valya Kandaurov graduated from the Pedagogical Institute and began working in a rural school. And then a girl from the city where he was studying came to Vale and invited him to follow her. But neither his career nor the joys of a comfortable life brought him satisfaction and he returned to his homeland.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rodion Nahapetov
- Screenplay & Story
- Yuli Nikolin, Rodion Nahapetov
- Original Score
- Sergei Banevich
- Original Title
- Идущий следом
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Mosfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rodion Nahapetov
Yuli Nikolin, Rodion Nahapetov
Sergei Banevich
Pavel Lebeshev
Polina Skachkova
Department Leadership Roster
Yuli Nikolin
Writer
Rodion Nahapetov
Director
Rodion Nahapetov
Writer
Pavel Lebeshev
Director of Photography
Polina Skachkova
Editor
Aleksandr Boym
Production Design
Aleksandr Makarov
Production Design
Sergei Banevich
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Acolyte
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What is The Acolyte about?
After losing his parents in the war, the boy ended up in an orphanage, from which he escaped and was taken in by a village teacher. Following in the footsteps of his tutor, Valya Kandaurov graduated from the Pedagogical Institute and began working in a rural school. And then a girl from the city where he was studying came to Vale and invited him to follow her. But neither his career nor the joys of a comfortable life brought him satisfaction and he returned to his homeland.
Who directed The Acolyte?
The Acolyte was directed by Rodion Nahapetov.
Who stars in The Acolyte?
The principal cast of The Acolyte includes Ivars Kalnins, Mykola Hrynko, Elena Prudnikova, Pyotr Glebov, Andrey Smirnov.
When was The Acolyte released and how long is it?
The Acolyte was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Acolyte?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Acolyte was composed by Sergei Banevich.