Volga - Volga
Originally released in 1938. Volga - Volga is a comedy/music film. directed by Grigori Aleksandrov.
Starring Lyubov Orlova, Igor Ilyinsky, and Vladimir Volodin
Synopsis
Widely claimed to be Joseph Stalin's favorite movie, this classic musical comedy is a must-see. The action takes place on a steamboat on the iconic Volga River, as two groups of performers travel to Moscow to perform in the Moscow Musical Olympiad.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 24, 1938
87 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (23 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lyubov Orlova
as Strelka Petrova
Igor Ilyinsky
as Byvalov
Vladimir Volodin
as The Pilot
Pavel Olenev
as The Water-Carter
Sergei Antimonov
as The street sweeper
Andrei Tutyshkin
as Alyosha Trubyshkin
Mariya Mironova
as The Secretary (as M. V. Mironova)
Vsevolod Sanayev
as The Lumberjack (as V. V. Sanayev)
Nikita Kondratyev
as The Waiter (as N. S. Kondratyev)
Anatoli Shalayev
as The Boy Musical Prodigy (as Tolya Shalayev)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Volga - Volga about?
Widely claimed to be Joseph Stalin's favorite movie, this classic musical comedy is a must-see. The action takes place on a steamboat on the iconic Volga River, as two groups of performers travel t...
Who directed Volga - Volga?
Volga - Volga was directed by Grigori Aleksandrov.
How long is Volga - Volga?
Volga - Volga has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Volga - Volga released?
Volga - Volga was released on April 24, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Volga - Volga?
The main cast of Volga - Volga includes Lyubov Orlova, Igor Ilyinsky, Vladimir Volodin, Pavel Olenev, Sergei Antimonov.