There Was an Old Couple
Originally released in 1965. There Was an Old Couple is a drama film. directed by Grigoriy Chukhray.
Starring Vera Kuznetsova, Lyudmila Maksakova, and Georgiy Martynyuk
Synopsis
In this provocative Soviet drama, an aged couple are left homeless after their farm burns down, and they head off to live with their impoverished daughter. When they arrive, they are appalled to learn that she has abandoned her child and husband to run away with a married man. The husband is now an alcoholic, so the grandparents stay on to support their son-in-law in his time of need and to help care for their grandson. Later, the errant daughter is dumped by her lover and returns. Many fights ensue until the grandfather banishes his troublesome daughter from their lives.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 11, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is There Was an Old Couple about?
In this provocative Soviet drama, an aged couple are left homeless after their farm burns down, and they head off to live with their impoverished daughter. When they arrive, they are appalled to le...
Who directed There Was an Old Couple?
There Was an Old Couple was directed by Grigoriy Chukhray.
How long is There Was an Old Couple?
There Was an Old Couple has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was There Was an Old Couple released?
There Was an Old Couple was released on May 11, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in There Was an Old Couple?
The main cast of There Was an Old Couple includes Vera Kuznetsova, Lyudmila Maksakova, Georgiy Martynyuk, Galina Polskikh, Anatoli Yabbarov.