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The Russian Forest

November 9, 1964 2h 42m 6.0/10 (1 votes)

Originally released in 1964. The Russian Forest is a drama/history film. directed by Vladimir Petrov. With a runtime of 2h 42m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Boris Tolmazov, Rufina Nifontova, and Nina Drobysheva

Synopsis

Based on the novel of the same name by Leonid Leonov. Young Polya comes to Moscow: she wants to find her father, Professor Vikhrov, and try to understand why her mother broke up with him. Vikhrov is a prominent scientist who has defended the forest from barbaric destruction all his life. The war begins. Professor Vikhrov continues to lecture, proving to students the need to protect the forest. Polya is trying to find out the reasons for the long-standing feud between her father and academician Gratsianskiy. Now, when Vikhrov is already not young and lonely, the professor mentally returns to the past...

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 9, 1964 61 years ago
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Runtime 2h 42m 162 minutes total
User Rating 6.0/10 Good (1 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

  • Mosfilm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Russian Forest about?

Based on the novel of the same name by Leonid Leonov. Young Polya comes to Moscow: she wants to find her father, Professor Vikhrov, and try to understand why her mother broke up with him. Vikhrov ...

Who directed The Russian Forest?

The Russian Forest was directed by Vladimir Petrov.

How long is The Russian Forest?

The Russian Forest has a runtime of 2 hours and 42 minutes (162 minutes total).

When was The Russian Forest released?

The Russian Forest was released on November 9, 1964 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Russian Forest?

The main cast of The Russian Forest includes Boris Tolmazov, Rufina Nifontova, Nina Drobysheva, Nikolai Gritsenko, Maria Pastukhova.