The Stone Flower
Originally released in 1946. The Stone Flower is a fantasy/family film. directed by Aleksandr Ptushko. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Vladimir Druzhnikov, Yekaterina Derevshchikova, and Tamara Makarova
Synopsis
This remarkable film is based on P. Bazhov’s fairy tale “The Malachite Box”. Little Danila was the most inquisitive apprentice of old Prokopich, a famous stone-carving master. Years passed… Like his teacher, the grown-up Danila has learned to feel the soul of his material and became an expert in handling rare precious stones found in the Ural Mountains. One day he met the Mistress of the Copper Mountain, a fairy who ordered for herself an unusual stone flower.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 28, 1946
79 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (18 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Vladimir Druzhnikov
as Danilo
Yekaterina Derevshchikova
as Katya
Tamara Makarova
as Khozyayka Medhoy Gori
Mikhail Troyanovsky
as Prokopych
Mikhail Yanshin
as Severyan
Aleksandr Kleberer
as Dedushka slyshko
Serafim Zaytsev
as Yefimka
Lidiya Deikun
as Vikoriha
Nikolai Orlov
as Old master
Stepan Kayukov
as Merchant (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Stone Flower about?
This remarkable film is based on P. Bazhov’s fairy tale “The Malachite Box”. Little Danila was the most inquisitive apprentice of old Prokopich, a famous stone-carving master. Years passed…...
Who directed The Stone Flower?
The Stone Flower was directed by Aleksandr Ptushko.
How long is The Stone Flower?
The Stone Flower has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was The Stone Flower released?
The Stone Flower was released on April 28, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Stone Flower?
The main cast of The Stone Flower includes Vladimir Druzhnikov, Yekaterina Derevshchikova, Tamara Makarova, Mikhail Troyanovsky, Mikhail Yanshin.