Melodies of the Vera Quarter (1973): Cast
Melodies of the Vera Quarter is a 1973 music comedy directed by Giorgi Shengelaia, starring Vakhtang Kikabidze as Pavle, Sofiko Chiaureli and Alisa Freyndlikh. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Giorgi Shengelaia
- Original language
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Georgian - Studio
- Georgia-Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Melodies of the Vera Quarter About?
The premise of Melodies of the Vera Quarter without spoilers.
Set in early‑20th‑century Tiflis amid chaos, the musical draws on Georgian vaudeville. A kind fairy aids the impoverished Pavle, magically turning his cold hearth into a source of meat. The fairy appears as laundress Vardo, who discreetly helps his family and other neighbours. Known to the town yet underestimated, Vardo’s miracles inspire vibrant folk melodies, lively songs and fiery dances, starring celebrated Georgian actress Sofiko Chiaureli.
Melodies of the Vera Quarter Cast & Characters
Vakhtang Kikabidze leads the cast as Pavle, with Sofiko Chiaureli as Vardo and Alisa Freyndlikh. Directed by Giorgi Shengelaia; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Director Giorgi Shengelaia
- Vakhtang Kikabidze as Pavle
- Sofiko Chiaureli as Vardo
- Alisa Freyndlikh
- Dodo Abashidze
Also Starring in Melodies of the Vera Quarter
· 21 more- Kakhi Kavsadze
- Baadur Tsuladze
- Ramaz Chkhikvadze
- Iya Ninidze Tamro
- Erosi Mandjgaladze Aga Geurqovi
- Gogi Gegechkori
- Otar Zautashvili
- Abesalom Loria
- Boris Tsipuria
- Georgi Kavtaradze
- Nanuli Sarajishvili
- Marina Kakhiani
- Zanda Ioseliani
- Bondo Goginava
- Lia Gudadze
- Maia Kankava Maro
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Melodies of the Vera Quarter Videos
The clip of Melodies of the Vera Quarter.
Melodies of the Vera Quarter Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Melodies of the Verijsky Quarter” and “Veris ubnis melodiebi”.
- Also known as
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- Melodies of the Verijsky Quarter
- Veris ubnis melodiebi
- Мелодии Верийского квартала
- Melodies of the Tbilisi Suburbs
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Melodies of the Vera Quarter FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Melodies of the Vera Quarter, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Melodies of the Vera Quarter?
Melodies of the Vera Quarter runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Melodies of the Vera Quarter released?
Melodies of the Vera Quarter was released on December 29, 1973.
Who directed Melodies of the Vera Quarter?
Melodies of the Vera Quarter was directed by Giorgi Shengelaia.
More films by Giorgi Shengelaia Who is in the cast of Melodies of the Vera Quarter?
Melodies of the Vera Quarter stars Vakhtang Kikabidze as Pavle, Sofiko Chiaureli as Vardo and Alisa Freyndlikh, among 25 credited actors.
Does Melodies of the Vera Quarter have a post-credit scene?
No. Melodies of the Vera Quarter has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Melodies of the Vera Quarter in?
The original language of Melodies of the Vera Quarter is Georgian.
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