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Ivan Brovkin on the State Farm (1959): Cast & Plot

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Ivan Brovkin on the State Farm is a 1959 adventure comedy directed by Ivan Lukinsky, starring Leonid Kharitonov as Ivan Brovkin, Daya Smirnova and Tatyana Pelttser. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.

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Ivan Brovkin on the State Farm (1959) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Director
Ivan Lukinsky
Genres
Adventure , Comedy
Original language
Russian
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The story

What Is Ivan Brovkin on the State Farm About?

The premise of Ivan Brovkin on the State Farm without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After serving as a sergeant, Ivan Brovkin returns to work on a state farm. At his collective farm the chairman, mother and fiancée Lyubasha call him a traitor and cancel the wedding. He joins the state farm crew during plowing, works through winter and writes home all is well. News of his life spreads, and Lyubasha considers leaving for the state farm.

Ivan Brovkin on the State Farm Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Ivan Brovkin on the State Farm Cast & Characters

Leonid Kharitonov leads the cast as Ivan Brovkin, with Daya Smirnova as Lyubasha and Tatyana Pelttser as Brovkin's mother. Directed by Ivan Lukinsky; 20 actors are credited in all.

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More from Ivan Lukinsky

More films directed by Ivan Lukinsky: The Village Detective, Soldier Ivan Brovkin and Chuk and Gek.

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Plot

Ivan Brovkin on the State Farm Plot Summary

What happens in Ivan Brovkin on the State Farm 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.

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After finishing his military service as a sergeant, Ivan Brovkin sets off with a group of friends toward the virgin lands, hoping for a new start. He returns to his native kolkhoz to find a chilly reception waiting for him: the collective farm chairman, his fiancée Lyubasha Daya Smirnova and her mother Tatyana Pelttser regard him as a traitor. The planned wedding is canceled, and Brovkin leaves for the virgin lands, carrying with him a sense of unsettled ties and deferred dreams.

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What is the name of the film's main character?

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Ivan Brovkin on the State Farm Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Ivan Brovkin na tseline” and “Ivan Brovkin na panenské půdě”.

Also known as
  • Ivan Brovkin na tseline
  • Ivan Brovkin na panenské půdě
  • Iwan Browkin uprawia rolę
  • Vojnik Ivan Brovkin na djevičanskom tlu
  • Іван Бровкін на цілині
  • Wanja erobert Neuland

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Ivan Brovkin on the State Farm FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Ivan Brovkin on the State Farm, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ivan Brovkin on the State Farm?

Ivan Brovkin on the State Farm runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was Ivan Brovkin on the State Farm released?

Ivan Brovkin on the State Farm was released on January 23, 1959.

Who directed Ivan Brovkin on the State Farm?

Ivan Brovkin on the State Farm was directed by Ivan Lukinsky.

More films by Ivan Lukinsky

Who is in the cast of Ivan Brovkin on the State Farm?

Ivan Brovkin on the State Farm stars Leonid Kharitonov as Ivan Brovkin, Daya Smirnova as Lyubasha and Tatyana Pelttser as Brovkin's mother, among 20 credited actors.

Does Ivan Brovkin on the State Farm have a post-credit scene?

No. Ivan Brovkin on the State Farm has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Ivan Brovkin on the State Farm in?

The original language of Ivan Brovkin on the State Farm is Russian.

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