Dersu Uzala (1961): Cast & Plot
Dersu Uzala is a 1961 adventure film directed by Agasi Babayan, starring Adolf Shestakov as Арсеньев, Kasym Zhakibayev and Дмитрий Сорокин. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Agasi Babayan
- Genre
- Adventure
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- Tsentrnauchfilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dersu Uzala About?
The premise of Dersu Uzala without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A 1961 Soviet film adapted from the memoirs of explorer Vladimir Arsenyev follows his expeditions across the Russian Far East, where he is guided and befriended by Dersu, a knowledgeable native trapper, highlighting their partnership and the harsh wilderness.
Dersu Uzala Cast & Characters
Adolf Shestakov leads the cast as Арсеньев, with Kasym Zhakibayev as Дерсу Узала and Дмитрий Сорокин as член отряда, стрелок. Directed by Agasi Babayan; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Agasi Babayan
- Adolf Shestakov as Арсеньев
- Kasym Zhakibayev as Дерсу Узала
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Дмитрий Сорокин as член отряда, стрелок - Aleksandr Baranov as член отряда, стрелок
Also Starring in Dersu Uzala
· 5 more- Pyotr Lyubeshkin бородач
- Nikolai Khryashchikov проводник
- Lev Lobov проводник Зачурский, казак
- Nikolai Gladkov Туртыгин, казак-партизан
- Mikhail Medvedev Хунхуз
Dersu Uzala Plot Summary
What happens in Dersu Uzala 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
Adolf Shestakov portrays Arsenyev, a young Russian scientist who undertakes field research in the taiga of the Ussuri region. The expedition gains a remarkable companion when Kasym Zhakibayev steps in as Dersu Uzala, a hunter whose intimate knowledge of the forest and deep respect for nature quickly make him a vital guide and a steadfast friend.
Full summary
The whole story of Dersu Uzala, scene by scene
Dersu Uzala Also Known As
Also known as “Dersou Ouzala”.
- Also known as
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- Dersou Ouzala
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Dersu Uzala FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Dersu Uzala, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dersu Uzala?
Dersu Uzala runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Dersu Uzala released?
Dersu Uzala was released on October 21, 1961.
Who directed Dersu Uzala?
Dersu Uzala was directed by Agasi Babayan.
More films by Agasi Babayan Who is in the cast of Dersu Uzala?
Dersu Uzala stars Adolf Shestakov as Арсеньев, Kasym Zhakibayev as Дерсу Узала and Дмитрий Сорокин as член отряда, стрелок, among 9 credited actors.
Does Dersu Uzala have a post-credit scene?
No. Dersu Uzala has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Dersu Uzala in?
The original language of Dersu Uzala is Russian.
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