When I Will Become a Giant
Originally released in 1979. When I Will Become a Giant is a romance/family film. directed by Inna Tumanyan. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mikhail Efremov, Liya Akhedzhakova, and Inna Ulyanova
Synopsis
Eight-grader Petya Kopeikin, despite his short stature and nondescript appearance, is constantly in the spotlight. Petya is noble, witty, well versed in literature, he writes wonderful poems. Kopeikin has long been secretly in love with his classmate Masha Goroshkina, and she is passionate about the new student from 9 "A" Kolya Kristallov. Masha tells Petya about her feelings and asks him to hand over a note to Kolya. Deeply worried from unrequited love, Petya not only doesn't stand in the way of a happier rival, but even helps him win Masha's heart. He wants to prove that courage and honor were not only inherent in the times of “musketeer” novels, but exist in our time. Petya chooses to follow the example of the hero of the famous play Edmond Rostan and in his actions copies Cyrano de Bergerac.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 8, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Mikhail Efremov
as Kopeikin
Liya Akhedzhakova
as Dzhulietta Ashotovna
Inna Ulyanova
as Elvira Pavlovna
Marina Shimanskaya
as Lidiya Nikolaevna
Oleg Efremov
as Sergei Konstantinovich
Vladimir Kachan
as taxi driver
Natalya Sezeman
as Masha Goroshkina
Aleksei Dmitriyev
as Kristallov
Andrey Vasilyev
as Lastochkin
Arsen Bagratuni
as Paikin
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Gorky Film Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is When I Will Become a Giant about?
Eight-grader Petya Kopeikin, despite his short stature and nondescript appearance, is constantly in the spotlight. Petya is noble, witty, well versed in literature, he writes wonderful poems. Kopei...
Who directed When I Will Become a Giant?
When I Will Become a Giant was directed by Inna Tumanyan.
How long is When I Will Become a Giant?
When I Will Become a Giant has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was When I Will Become a Giant released?
When I Will Become a Giant was released on August 8, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in When I Will Become a Giant?
The main cast of When I Will Become a Giant includes Mikhail Efremov, Liya Akhedzhakova, Inna Ulyanova, Marina Shimanskaya, Oleg Efremov.