Old Man Khottabych movie poster

Old Man Khottabych

July 12, 1957 1h 26m 7.0/10 (54 votes)

Originally released in 1957. Old Man Khottabych is a adventure/fantasy film. directed by Gennadi Kazansky. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Nikolai Volkov St., Aleksei Litvinov, and Gennadi Khudyakov

Synopsis

A boy named Volka discovers an ancient vessel on the bottom of a river. When he opens it, a genie emerges from there. He calls himself Hassan Abdurrahman ibn Khottab, or in Russian style Khottabych. Grateful Khottabych is ready to fulfill any of Volka's wishes. But it appears that Volka should use the powers of the genie carefully, for they can have undesirable results.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 12, 1957 68 years ago
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Runtime 1h 26m 86 minutes total
User Rating 7.0/10 Great (54 votes)
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Language Russian Original language
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Country Soviet Union Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
RU

Production Companies

  • Lenfilm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Old Man Khottabych about?

A boy named Volka discovers an ancient vessel on the bottom of a river. When he opens it, a genie emerges from there. He calls himself Hassan Abdurrahman ibn Khottab, or in Russian style Khottabych...

Who directed Old Man Khottabych?

Old Man Khottabych was directed by Gennadi Kazansky.

How long is Old Man Khottabych?

Old Man Khottabych has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).

When was Old Man Khottabych released?

Old Man Khottabych was released on July 12, 1957 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Old Man Khottabych?

The main cast of Old Man Khottabych includes Nikolai Volkov St., Aleksei Litvinov, Gennadi Khudyakov, Lev Kovalchuk, Olga Cherkasova.