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Left-Hander (1964): Cast

Left-Hander (1964) movie poster

Left-Hander is a 1964 animated film directed by Ivan Ivanov-Vano, starring Dmitriy Zhuravlyov as Narrator (voice). It runs 43 minutes.

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Left-Hander (1964) movie poster
Released
Runtime
43 min
Director
Ivan Ivanov-Vano
Genre
Animation
Original language
Russian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Left-Hander About?

The premise of Left-Hander without spoilers.

Lefty, a brilliant craftsman who once nailed a steel flea to the floor, is the hero of this feature‑length cutout‑animated Soviet film. Adapted from Nikolai Leskov’s 19th‑century story, it was directed by Ivan Ivanov‑Vano—often called the Patriarch of Soviet animation—at Soyuzmultfilm studio.

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Cast & crew

Left-Hander Cast & Characters

Dmitriy Zhuravlyov plays Narrator (voice) in Left-Hander. Directed by Ivan Ivanov-Vano.

From the director

More from Ivan Ivanov-Vano

More films directed by Ivan Ivanov-Vano: The Tale of Tsar Saltan, The Magic Lake, The Humpbacked Horse and The Legend of the Cruel Giant.

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Left-Hander FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Left-Hander, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Left-Hander?

Left-Hander runs 43 minutes.

When was Left-Hander released?

Left-Hander was released on July 22, 1964.

Who directed Left-Hander?

Left-Hander was directed by Ivan Ivanov-Vano.

More films by Ivan Ivanov-Vano

Who is in the cast of Left-Hander?

Left-Hander stars Dmitriy Zhuravlyov as Narrator (voice).

Does Left-Hander have a post-credit scene?

No. Left-Hander has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Left-Hander in?

The original language of Left-Hander is Russian.

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