Kashtanka
Originally released in 1926. Kashtanka is a drama film. directed by Olga Preobrazhenskaya. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Yuriy Zimin, Nikolai Panov, and Yevgeniya Khovanskaya
Synopsis
Little dog Kashtanka is stolen, sold, tossed out into the street and saved by a clown. Young Fedyushka gets lost looking for the dog and ends up a prisoner of the sinister Mazamet who compels him to rove from house to house to make money, while Fedyushka’s father wanders through the streets in search of his lost child.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1926
100 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Yuriy Zimin
as Fedya
Nikolai Panov
as Georges, clown
Yevgeniya Khovanskaya
as Owner of the night shelter
Naum Rogozhin
as Mazamet, organ-grinder
Antonin Pankryshev
as Luka
Leonid Yurenyov
as Gvozd, vagabond
Yelena Tyapkina
as Nastasya, washerwoman
Boris Snigiryov
as Agafon, coachman
Gulya Korolyova
as Girl from the Trubny market (uncredited)
Nikolay Trofimov
as Street boy (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Sovkino
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kashtanka about?
Little dog Kashtanka is stolen, sold, tossed out into the street and saved by a clown. Young Fedyushka gets lost looking for the dog and ends up a prisoner of the sinister Mazamet who compels him t...
Who directed Kashtanka?
Kashtanka was directed by Olga Preobrazhenskaya.
How long is Kashtanka?
Kashtanka has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was Kashtanka released?
Kashtanka was released on January 1, 1926 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Kashtanka?
The main cast of Kashtanka includes Yuriy Zimin, Nikolai Panov, Yevgeniya Khovanskaya, Naum Rogozhin, Antonin Pankryshev.