First Joys
Первые радости
Synopsis
A TV film based on the novel of the same name by Konstantin Fedin. The film is set in a small provincial town on the Volga River in the pre-revolutionary era. The story centers on Kirill Izvekov, an 18-year-old student at a technical college. The young man is just entering adulthood. He is full of hope and is making his first, as yet not fully conscious, attempts to find his place in his future life. What awaits him in the future? How will his fate and the fate of those around him unfold?
Part of the Первые радости. Необыкновенное лето (Григорий Никулин) (1977-1979) (Коллекция)
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Top Cast
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Yuri Demich
Nikolai Volkov Jr.
Yelizaveta Akulicheva
Irina Pechernikova
Anatoliy Azo
Yuri Vasilyev
Roman Gromadskiy
Vladimir Treshchalov
Era Ziganshina
Olga Mashnaya
Yevgeni Lebedev
Gennadiy Egorov
Petr Shelokhonov
Viktor Burkhart
Yuri Rodionov
Vera Veliaminova
Дарья Антоновна тетушка Шубникова
Sergey Svistunov
Valentina Savelyeva
Валерия Ивановна Мешкова
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Grigori Nikulin
- Screenplay & Story
- Mariya Zvereva
- Original Score
- Aleksandr Mnatsakanyan
- Original Title
- Первые радости
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 25m
- Production Studios
- Lenfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Grigori Nikulin
Mariya Zvereva
Aleksandr Mnatsakanyan
Department Leadership Roster
Grigori Nikulin
Director
Boris Bykov
Production Design
Mariya Zvereva
Writer
Mikhail Ivanov
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About First Joys
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is First Joys about?
A TV film based on the novel of the same name by Konstantin Fedin. The film is set in a small provincial town on the Volga River in the pre-revolutionary era. The story centers on Kirill Izvekov, an 18-year-old student at a technical college. The young man is just entering adulthood. He is full of hope and is making his first, as yet not fully conscious, attempts to find his place in his future life. What awaits him in the future? How will his fate and the fate of those around him unfold?
Who directed First Joys?
First Joys was directed by Grigori Nikulin.
Who stars in First Joys?
The principal cast of First Joys includes Yuri Demich, Nikolai Volkov Jr., Yelizaveta Akulicheva, Irina Pechernikova, Anatoliy Azo.
When was First Joys released and how long is it?
First Joys was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 3h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for First Joys?
The original motion picture soundtrack for First Joys was composed by Aleksandr Mnatsakanyan.