May Stars
Originally released in 1959. May Stars is a drama film. directed by Stanislav Rostotsky.
Starring Aleksandr Khanov, Michal Staninec, and Jana Dítětová
Synopsis
May 1945. On the outskirts of Prague, ordinary people meet Soviet soldiers-liberators with tears of joy in their eyes. In the early days of the lull, someone sadly recalls a pre-war life; someone unexpectedly meets his love; someone is returning from enemy dungeons looking hopefully into the future; and someone, having moved from a tank into a Czech tram, warmly recalls his craft as a car driver... These days, all those who survived the Great War fire swear an oath to keep peace on Earth forever, honoring the memory of those who gave their lives for simple human happiness.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 5, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
2.8/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
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Director
Top Cast
Aleksandr Khanov
as General
Michal Staninec
as Dušan
Jana Dítětová
as Dušan's Mother
Zdeněk Dítě
as Dušan's Father
Jana Brejchová
as Jana
Ladislav Pešek
as School Director
Vyacheslav Tikhonov
as Andrey Rukavichkin
Mikhail Pugovkin
as Sergeant-major Ivanov
Miloš Nedbal
as Pan Novák
Leonid Bykov
as Alyosha
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Gorky Film Studios
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Frequently Asked Questions
What is May Stars about?
May 1945. On the outskirts of Prague, ordinary people meet Soviet soldiers-liberators with tears of joy in their eyes. In the early days of the lull, someone sadly recalls a pre-war life; someone u...
Who directed May Stars?
May Stars was directed by Stanislav Rostotsky.
How long is May Stars?
May Stars has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was May Stars released?
May Stars was released on May 5, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in May Stars?
The main cast of May Stars includes Aleksandr Khanov, Michal Staninec, Jana Dítětová, Zdeněk Dítě, Jana Brejchová.