Simple People
Originally released in 1945. Simple People is a war film. directed by Leonid Trauberg. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Olga Lebzak, Boris Zhukovsky, and F. Babadzhanov
Synopsis
A 1945 Soviet war film which, along with the second part of Eisenstein's Ivan the Terrible was harshly criticized by Andrei Zhdanov and banned. A version of the film, released in 1956 during the Khrushchev Thaw, was disowned by director Grigori Kozintsev because the reediting was done without his participation.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 31, 1945
80 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Olga Lebzak
as Eryomina, his wife
Boris Zhukovsky
as Makeyev
F. Babadzhanov
as Akbashev
Ekaterina Korchagina-Aleksandrovskaya
as Granny
I. Kudryavtseva
as Varvara Shapkina
Larisa Yemelyantseva
as Sasha Slepnyova
Vladimir Kolchin
as Ivanov
Tatyana Pelttser
as Plaksina
Anatoliy Chiryev
as Romka
Aleksandr Larikov
as Kizlyakov
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Lenfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Simple People about?
A 1945 Soviet war film which, along with the second part of Eisenstein's Ivan the Terrible was harshly criticized by Andrei Zhdanov and banned. A version of the film, released in 1956 during the Kh...
Who directed Simple People?
Simple People was directed by Leonid Trauberg.
How long is Simple People?
Simple People has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was Simple People released?
Simple People was released on December 31, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Simple People?
The main cast of Simple People includes Olga Lebzak, Boris Zhukovsky, F. Babadzhanov, Ekaterina Korchagina-Aleksandrovskaya, I. Kudryavtseva.