The Steppe 1962
The Steppe
Based on a Anton Chekhov short story, this slight tale has some good moments as the drama of a young boy's journey unfolds. The lad comes from peasant stock, and one day his family decides it would be best for him to go live with his uncle in the city. The only problem is that the city is all the way across the Russian steppes, and at this time in history, that arduous journey could only be undertaken by horse and carriage. Reminiscent of the American pioneer wagon trains heading West, the tale lacks any attacks from hostile forces but is filled with charming vignettes. In one part of the journey, the boy comes across some fishermen along a river, harpooning their catch for the day. In another segment, he is entertained when some folk dancers do a lively show. But in general, it is too long and unmomentous a journey to hold attention well for nearly two hours.
Based on a Anton Chekhov short story, this slight tale has some good moments as the drama of a young boy's journey unfolds. The lad comes from peasant stock, and one day his family decides it would be best for him to go live with his uncle in the city. The only problem is that the city is all the way across the Russian steppes, and at this time in history, that arduous journey could only be undertaken by horse and carriage. Reminiscent of the American pioneer wagon trains heading West, the tale lacks any attacks from hostile forces but is filled with charming vignettes. In one part of the journey, the boy comes across some fishermen along a river, harpooning their catch for the day. In another segment, he is entertained when some folk dancers do a lively show. But in general, it is too long and unmomentous a journey to hold attention well for nearly two hours.
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Full Cast & Crew... Pére Christophore
... Iégoruska
... La fille du fleuve
... Kuzmiciov
... Comtesse Dranitsky
... Mossèi
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Release Date:
Mar 06, 1962 (France,Italy)
Run Time:
1hr 40`
MMPA Rating:
Original Language:
Italian
Production Countries:
France,Italy
Status:
Released
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Cast & Crew of
The Steppe - The Steppe
Directors & Credit Writers
... Director
Cast
... Pére Christophore
... Iégoruska
... La fille du fleuve
... Kuzmiciov
... Comtesse Dranitsky
... Mossèi
... La Gitane
... Jemelian
... Nastasia
... La madre di Jegor
... Sliopka
... Vassia
... Kiriuka
... Konstantin
... L'ostessa
... Pantalei
... Olga Ivanovna
DV
Dušan Vuisić... L'oste
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