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Ivan's Childhood

May 9, 1962 1h 35m 7.8/10 (802 votes)

Originally released in 1962. Ivan's Childhood is a drama/war film. directed by Andrei Tarkovsky.

Starring Nikolay Burlyaev, Valentin Zubkov, and Yevgeni Zharikov

Synopsis

In WW2, twelve year old Soviet orphan Ivan Bondarev works for the Soviet army as a scout behind the German lines and strikes a friendship with three sympathetic Soviet officers.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 9, 1962 63 years ago
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Runtime 1h 35m 95 minutes total
User Rating 7.8/10 Great (802 votes)
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Language Russian Original language
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Country Soviet Union Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
RU

Production Companies

  • Tretye Tvorcheskoe Obyedinenie
  • Mosfilm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ivan's Childhood about?

In WW2, twelve year old Soviet orphan Ivan Bondarev works for the Soviet army as a scout behind the German lines and strikes a friendship with three sympathetic Soviet officers.

Who directed Ivan's Childhood?

Ivan's Childhood was directed by Andrei Tarkovsky.

How long is Ivan's Childhood?

Ivan's Childhood has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).

When was Ivan's Childhood released?

Ivan's Childhood was released on May 9, 1962 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Ivan's Childhood?

The main cast of Ivan's Childhood includes Nikolay Burlyaev, Valentin Zubkov, Yevgeni Zharikov, Stepan Krylov, Mykola Hrynko.

Is Ivan's Childhood worth watching?

Ivan's Childhood has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 802 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.