Whistle Stop
Originally released in 1963. Whistle Stop is a comedy/romance film. directed by Boris Barnet. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Vasili Merkuryev, Yekaterina Mazurova, and Nadezhda Rumyantseva
Synopsis
Moscow academician Pavel Pavlovich comes to a picturesque village on the seashore to calmly spend his vacation here. Whiling away the time for sketches, he manages to get acquainted with the local guys, the restless Grishka and the daughter of the foreman Nyuska. Together they build a stove, repair a sewing machine, and reconstruct a telephone switchboard. When Pavel Pavlovich suddenly falls ill, all the villagers take care of him. When the time comes to leave, Pavel Pavlovich understands that in this village far from the capital, he leaves a piece of his heart.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 24, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Vasili Merkuryev
as Pavel Pavlovich
Yekaterina Mazurova
as grandmother Tatyana
Nadezhda Rumyantseva
as Sima, collective farm accountant
Boris Novikov
as collective farm foreman
Ada Berezovskaya
as Klavka the milkmaid
Yelizaveta Nikishchikhina
as Zoika the saleswoman
Aleksandr Potapov
as Ivan the tractor driver
Valeri Ryzhakov
as Vasya the driver
Albina Orlovskaya
as adjutant woman
Nikolai Bogatyryov
as Grishka
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whistle Stop about?
Moscow academician Pavel Pavlovich comes to a picturesque village on the seashore to calmly spend his vacation here. Whiling away the time for sketches, he manages to get acquainted with the local ...
Who directed Whistle Stop?
Whistle Stop was directed by Boris Barnet.
How long is Whistle Stop?
Whistle Stop has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Whistle Stop released?
Whistle Stop was released on November 24, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Whistle Stop?
The main cast of Whistle Stop includes Vasili Merkuryev, Yekaterina Mazurova, Nadezhda Rumyantseva, Boris Novikov, Ada Berezovskaya.