Bonfire in the White Night
Костёр в белой ночи
Synopsis
The summer of 1971 was hot and dry. This circumstance ensured that the plan would be exceeded and promised large earnings for Ivan Kopyriv's geological exploration expedition, which was located in the area of the Tunguska village of Erbogachen. Upon encountering a layer of permafrost, master Yelfimov, contrary to fire safety regulations, ordered the permafrost to be thawed with bonfires. However, the dry and gusty wind did its job: the resulting fire spread with catastrophic speed to the continuous forest areas, and the situation spiraled out of control.
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Vladimir Antonik
Pavel Kopyryev
Galina Munzuk
Lena
Viktor Tarasov
Ruchyev
Nikolai Olzej-Ool
Avachan
Nikolay Gravshin
Krasnostanov
Vadim Andreyev
Yelfimov
Yuri Zabarovsky
Khayenko
Arkadi Katovshchikov
Vasili Nagovitsyn
Aleksandr Gorbenko
Glokhlov
Valentin Verkhoturov
Vasiliy Popov
Glyrin
Zinaida Kulakova
Vladimir Shikhov
Viktor Smirnov
Vladimir Smirnov
O. Usanova
Inna Vykhodtseva
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Boris Buneev
- Screenplay & Story
- Yuri Sbitnev, Valentina Kibalnikova
- Original Score
- Yevgeni Gevorgyan
- Original Title
- Костёр в белой ночи
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Gorky Film Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Boris Buneev
Yuri Sbitnev, Valentina Kibalnikova
Yevgeni Gevorgyan
Aleksey Chardynin
Svetlana Frolenko
Department Leadership Roster
Boris Buneev
Director
Yuri Sbitnev
Writer
Aleksey Chardynin
Director of Photography
Svetlana Frolenko
Editor
Olga Bednova
Production Design
Ye. Medvedeva
Costume Design
N. Nikitina
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bonfire in the White Night
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bonfire in the White Night about?
The summer of 1971 was hot and dry. This circumstance ensured that the plan would be exceeded and promised large earnings for Ivan Kopyriv's geological exploration expedition, which was located in the area of the Tunguska village of Erbogachen. Upon encountering a layer of permafrost, master Yelfimov, contrary to fire safety regulations, ordered the permafrost to be thawed with bonfires. However, the dry and gusty wind did its job: the resulting fire spread with catastrophic speed to the continuous forest areas, and the situation spiraled out of control.
Who directed Bonfire in the White Night?
Bonfire in the White Night was directed by Boris Buneev.
Who stars in Bonfire in the White Night?
The principal cast of Bonfire in the White Night includes Vladimir Antonik, Galina Munzuk, Viktor Tarasov, Nikolai Olzej-Ool, Nikolay Gravshin.
When was Bonfire in the White Night released and how long is it?
Bonfire in the White Night was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Bonfire in the White Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bonfire in the White Night was composed by Yevgeni Gevorgyan.
Is Bonfire in the White Night based on a book or true story?
Bonfire in the White Night is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Yuri Sbitnev".