The Elder Son (1976)
Russian drama film directed by Vitali Melnikov
Film facts
- Runtime
- 2h 12m 132 min
- Released
- 20 May 1976
- Language
- Russian
Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.
The Elder Son has a runtime of 2 hours 12 minutes (132 min). The Russian film released on 20 May 1976. It is directed by Vitali Melnikov and stars Yevgeny Leonov, Natalya Yegorova and Vladimir Izotov.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Vitali Melnikov
- Cast
- Yevgeny Leonov, Natalya Yegorova, Vladimir Izotov, Nikolai Karachentsov, Mikhail Boyarsky, Svetlana Kryuchkova
- Cinematography
- Yury Veksler
- Music
- Sergei Rachmaninoff
- Written by
- Vitali Melnikov
- Production
- Lenfilm
Box office, awards and more
- Based on
- Elder son
- Set in
- Soviet Union
- Country
- Soviet Union
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 20 May 1976
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Elder Son?
The Elder Son has a runtime of 2 hours 12 minutes, or 132 min.
When did The Elder Son release?
The Elder Son released on 20 May 1976.
Who directed The Elder Son?
The Elder Son is directed by Vitali Melnikov.
Who is in the cast of The Elder Son?
The cast of The Elder Son includes Yevgeny Leonov, Natalya Yegorova, Vladimir Izotov, Nikolai Karachentsov, Mikhail Boyarsky and Svetlana Kryuchkova.
Is The Elder Son based on a true story or a book?
The Elder Son is based on Elder son.
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