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Maria, the Wonderful Weaver (1959): Cast

Maria, the Wonderful Weaver (1959) movie poster

Maria, the Wonderful Weaver is a 1959 fantasy family film directed by Aleksandr Rou, starring Georgi Millyar as Prime Minister Croaker, Aleksandr Khvylya and Anatoliy Kubatskiy. It runs 1 hour 14 minutes.

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Maria, the Wonderful Weaver (1959) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 14m (74 min)
Director
Aleksandr Rou
Genres
Fantasy , Family
Original language
Russian
Studio
Gorky Film Studios
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Maria, the Wonderful Weaver About?

The premise of Maria, the Wonderful Weaver without spoilers.

A fantastical, magical adventure set in a hidden underwater kingdom beneath a remote Russian lake. An aged soldier allies with a young boy on a perilous quest to rescue the child’s mother, who has been taken into the mysterious fairy‑land realm beneath the sea, weaving wonder and bravery.

Maria, the Wonderful Weaver Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • russia
  • young
  • soldier
  • boy
  • slavic mythology
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Maria, the Wonderful Weaver Cast & Characters

Georgi Millyar leads the cast as Prime Minister Croaker, with Aleksandr Khvylya as Mudrets-Mulchanik and Anatoliy Kubatskiy as Whirlpool XIII. Directed by Aleksandr Rou; 17 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Aleksandr Rou

More films directed by Aleksandr Rou: Golden Horns, Barbara the Fair with the Silken Hair, Through Fire, Water and… Brass Pipes and Father Frost.

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Maria, the Wonderful Weaver Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “The Magic Weaver” and “Marya-Iskusnitsa”.

Also known as
  • The Magic Weaver
  • Marya-Iskusnitsa
  • Die verzauberte Marie
  • Aranykezű Mária
  • Le Magic Tisserand

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Maria, the Wonderful Weaver FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Maria, the Wonderful Weaver, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Maria, the Wonderful Weaver?

Maria, the Wonderful Weaver runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).

When was Maria, the Wonderful Weaver released?

Maria, the Wonderful Weaver was released on June 7, 1959.

Who directed Maria, the Wonderful Weaver?

Maria, the Wonderful Weaver was directed by Aleksandr Rou.

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Who is in the cast of Maria, the Wonderful Weaver?

Maria, the Wonderful Weaver stars Georgi Millyar as Prime Minister Croaker, Aleksandr Khvylya as Mudrets-Mulchanik and Anatoliy Kubatskiy as Whirlpool XIII, among 17 credited actors.

Does Maria, the Wonderful Weaver have a post-credit scene?

No. Maria, the Wonderful Weaver has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Maria, the Wonderful Weaver in?

The original language of Maria, the Wonderful Weaver is Russian.

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