The Pointsman
Originally released in 1968. The Pointsman is a drama film. directed by Inna Dankman. At just 26 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Yuriy Kuzmenkov, Mikhail Lvov, and Andrei Tsimbal
Synopsis
Ivan Perepasov has been serving at the railway station as a pointsman for twenty-two years. It seemed to him that all he could do was run along the arrows, give signals, light lanterns. The shift was coming to an end, Ivan hurried home, where his wife and eight children were waiting for him. Suddenly it seemed to him that he had forgotten, after the passage of a freight train, to throw the switch lever onto the main track, along which the postal train was now rushing. Ivan, in despair, rushes onto the adjacent track and falls under a maneuvering locomotive...
Quick Facts
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Central Television USSR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Pointsman about?
Ivan Perepasov has been serving at the railway station as a pointsman for twenty-two years. It seemed to him that all he could do was run along the arrows, give signals, light lanterns. The shift w...
Who directed The Pointsman?
The Pointsman was directed by Inna Dankman.
How long is The Pointsman?
The Pointsman has a runtime of 0 hours and 26 minutes (26 minutes total).
When was The Pointsman released?
The Pointsman was released on December 1, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Pointsman?
The main cast of The Pointsman includes Yuriy Kuzmenkov, Mikhail Lvov, Andrei Tsimbal, Sergey Godzi, Georgi Slabinyak.