Gena the Crocodile
Originally released in 1969. Gena the Crocodile is a animation/family film. directed by Roman Kachanov. At just 20 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Vasiliy Livanov, Klara Rumyanova, and Vladimir Rautbart
Synopsis
First animation about Gena and Cheburashka. Gena the Crocodile works as a zoo animal at an urban zoo. Every evening, he returns home to his lonely apartment. Gena gets very tired of playing chess against himself and decides to find some friends to play with. Animals and people respond to advertisements that he posts all around the city. First, a girl named Galya comes with a homeless puppy, who is then followed by Cheburashka. They decide to build a house for all the lonely citizens of the city, but a mischievous old lady, Shapoklyak, tries to stop them in different ways.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 30, 1969
56 years ago
Runtime
0h 20m
20 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (113 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Soyuzmultfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gena the Crocodile about?
First animation about Gena and Cheburashka. Gena the Crocodile works as a zoo animal at an urban zoo. Every evening, he returns home to his lonely apartment. Gena gets very tired of playing chess a...
Who directed Gena the Crocodile?
Gena the Crocodile was directed by Roman Kachanov.
How long is Gena the Crocodile?
Gena the Crocodile has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).
When was Gena the Crocodile released?
Gena the Crocodile was released on December 30, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Gena the Crocodile?
The main cast of Gena the Crocodile includes Vasiliy Livanov, Klara Rumyanova, Vladimir Rautbart, Vladimir Kenigson, Tamara Dmitrieva.
Is Gena the Crocodile worth watching?
Gena the Crocodile has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 113 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.