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Car, Violin and Blot the Dog (1974): Cast & Plot

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Car, Violin and Blot the Dog is a 1974 family fantasy film starring Andrei Gusev as Олег Починкин, Georgiy Vitsin and Rolan Bykov. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.

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Car, Violin and Blot the Dog (1974) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Genres
Family , Fantasy
Original language
Russian
Studio
Mosfilm
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Car, Violin and Blot the Dog About?

The premise of Car, Violin and Blot the Dog without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A whimsical fantasy follows a musician‑engineer and his companion, the world’s most beautiful girl, along with her brother who is obsessed with turning every cat into a monkey, and his mischievous dog Klyaksa, weaving together eccentric adventures, surreal humor and unexpected twists.

Car, Violin and Blot the Dog Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Car, Violin and Blot the Dog Cast & Characters

Andrei Gusev leads the cast as Олег Починкин, with Georgiy Vitsin as музыкант на банджо и гитаре and Rolan Bykov as Дирижёр, Скрипач, Леонид Ломакин, Житель дома, Глухонемая бабушка, Старушка с кошками.

  • Andrei Gusev as Олег Починкин
  • Georgiy Vitsin as музыкант на банджо и гитаре
  • Rolan Bykov as Дирижёр, Скрипач, Леонид Ломакин, Житель дома, Глухонемая бабушка, Старушка с кошками
  • Zinoviy Gerdt as ударные, дедушка Давида

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Plot

Car, Violin and Blot the Dog Plot Summary

What happens in Car, Violin and Blot the Dog from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In a seaside town, a sun-warmed courtyard sits among aging two-story buildings, and the lives of its residents unfold in a tapestry of small, intimate moments. The film follows a group of neighbors whose days touch one another in quiet, meaningful ways, painting a portrait of community, aspiration, and memory.

Two school friends are in love with Anna, the courtyard’s beauty who draws their attention and questions about growing up. One of them is Олег Починкин, a hands-on, jack-of-all-trades driver who spends his time tinkering with cars and other machines, trying to fix the world one dent at a time. The other is David, a musician still learning the violin, whose growing skill mirrors a young heart learning how to listen and to be heard.

Full summary

The whole story of Car, Violin and Blot the Dog, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Car, Violin and Blot the Dog?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What instrument is David learning to play?

Details

Car, Violin and Blot the Dog Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Avtomobil” and “Skripka i Sobaka Klyaksa”.

Also known as
  • Avtomobil
  • Skripka i Sobaka Klyaksa
  • A Car, a Violin and a Dog-Spot
  • The car, violin and a dog the Blot
  • The Car, the Violin, and Blot the Dog
  • Automobile
  • Violin, and the Dog Blob
  • Auto
  • Geige und der Hund Klecks
  • Auto, skrzypce i pies Kleks

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Car, Violin and Blot the Dog FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Car, Violin and Blot the Dog, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Car, Violin and Blot the Dog?

Car, Violin and Blot the Dog runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was Car, Violin and Blot the Dog released?

Car, Violin and Blot the Dog was released on June 6, 1974.

Who is in the cast of Car, Violin and Blot the Dog?

Car, Violin and Blot the Dog stars Andrei Gusev as Олег Починкин, Georgiy Vitsin as музыкант на банджо и гитаре and Rolan Bykov as Дирижёр, Скрипач, Леонид Ломакин, Житель дома, Глухонемая бабушка, Старушка с кошками, among 13 credited actors.

Does Car, Violin and Blot the Dog have a post-credit scene?

No. Car, Violin and Blot the Dog has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Car, Violin and Blot the Dog in?

The original language of Car, Violin and Blot the Dog is Russian.

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