Wish upon a Pike
Originally released in 1938. Wish upon a Pike is a fantasy/family film. directed by Aleksandr Rou. At just 57 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Pyotr Savin, Georgi Millyar, and Vladimir Lepko
Synopsis
Adapted from four different Russian folk-tales, this early Soviet fantasy film tells the story of Emelya the Fool, who, fishing one day, catches a talking pike who pleads for his life and in return grants Emelya wishes for a life spared.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 6, 1938
87 years ago
Runtime
0h 57m
57 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (14 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Pyotr Savin
as Yemelya
Georgi Millyar
as Tsar Gorokh
Vladimir Lepko
as Cook
Andrey Fayt
as Mukhamed-aga
Ye. Terentyeva
as Tsarevna Nesmeyana
Lev Potyomkin
as General (as L. Potyomkin)
Aleksandr Zhukov
as Herald
Tatyana Strukova
as Nurse (as T. Strukova)
Lidiya Ryumina
as Nurse
Mariya Kravchunovskaya
as Mama Emeli
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Soyuzdetfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wish upon a Pike about?
Adapted from four different Russian folk-tales, this early Soviet fantasy film tells the story of Emelya the Fool, who, fishing one day, catches a talking pike who pleads for his life and in return...
Who directed Wish upon a Pike?
Wish upon a Pike was directed by Aleksandr Rou.
How long is Wish upon a Pike?
Wish upon a Pike has a runtime of 0 hours and 57 minutes (57 minutes total).
When was Wish upon a Pike released?
Wish upon a Pike was released on June 6, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wish upon a Pike?
The main cast of Wish upon a Pike includes Pyotr Savin, Georgi Millyar, Vladimir Lepko, Andrey Fayt, Ye. Terentyeva.