On the Trail of the Bremen Town Musicians (1973): Cast & Plot
On the Trail of the Bremen Town Musicians is a 1973 short adventure family film directed by Vasiliy Livanov, starring Gennadiy Gladkov as King (singing voice), Muslim Magomayev and Elmira Zherzdeva. It runs 18 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 18 min
- Director
- Vasiliy Livanov
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- Soyuzmultfilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is On the Trail of the Bremen Town Musicians About?
The premise of On the Trail of the Bremen Town Musicians without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The King, desperate to have his missing daughter returned, commissions a detective to locate her. The detective tracks down the princess and brings her safely back to the castle, but the troubadour and his companions—a troupe of traveling animals known as the Bremen Town Musicians—race to free her.
On the Trail of the Bremen Town Musicians Themes & Keywords
· 28 tags- king
- detective
- guards
- princess
- travel by car
- advantage
- turmoil
- palace
- hay
- kidnapping
- flowers
- golden cage
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- king's daughter
- task
- meadow
- friend
- parody
- rescue
- rock band
- singer
- attention
- rush
- popularity
- saving
- musician
- second part
- sequel
- surrealism
On the Trail of the Bremen Town Musicians Cast & Characters
Gennadiy Gladkov leads the cast as King (singing voice), with Muslim Magomayev as Трубадур/атаманша/сыщик (вокал) and Elmira Zherzdeva as Princess (singing voice). Directed by Vasiliy Livanov; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Vasiliy Livanov
- Gennadiy Gladkov as King (singing voice)
- Muslim Magomayev as Трубадур/атаманша/сыщик (вокал)
- Elmira Zherzdeva as Princess (singing voice)
- Anatoliy Gorokhov as Dog / Cat / Cock / Ass / Court Circle / Bandits (singing voice)
More from Vasiliy Livanov
More films directed by Vasiliy Livanov: Phaethon - The Son of the Sun and The Most, the Most, the Most.
On the Trail of the Bremen Town Musicians Plot Summary
What happens in On the Trail of the Bremen Town Musicians 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
The King Gennadiy Gladkov is determined to bring his daughter back to the palace, and so he seeks help from a Genius Detective who arrives in dramatic fashion, singing about his own extraordinary skills. The Detective, Muslim Magomayev lending his singing voice to the role, is joined by two loyal royal guards as they set off on the mission. The atmosphere is lightened by a chorus of anticipation and a dash of theatrical flair, even as the stakes feel unexpectedly high.
Full summary
The whole story of On the Trail of the Bremen Town Musicians, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know On the Trail of the Bremen Town Musicians?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which four animal friends accompany the Troubadour on his adventures?
On the Trail of the Bremen Town Musicians Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Po sledam bremenskih muzykantov” and “Po sledam bremenskikh muzykantov”.
- Also known as
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- Po sledam bremenskih muzykantov
- Po sledam bremenskikh muzykantov
- Pa Brēmenes muzikantu pēdām
- Слідами бременських музикантів
- Bremen Mızıkacıları‘nın İzinde
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On the Trail of the Bremen Town Musicians FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of On the Trail of the Bremen Town Musicians, each answered in a sentence.
How long is On the Trail of the Bremen Town Musicians?
On the Trail of the Bremen Town Musicians runs 18 minutes.
When was On the Trail of the Bremen Town Musicians released?
On the Trail of the Bremen Town Musicians was released on February 2, 1973.
Who directed On the Trail of the Bremen Town Musicians?
On the Trail of the Bremen Town Musicians was directed by Vasiliy Livanov.
More films by Vasiliy Livanov Who is in the cast of On the Trail of the Bremen Town Musicians?
On the Trail of the Bremen Town Musicians stars Gennadiy Gladkov as King (singing voice), Muslim Magomayev as Трубадур/атаманша/сыщик (вокал) and Elmira Zherzdeva as Princess (singing voice), among 4 credited actors.
Does On the Trail of the Bremen Town Musicians have a post-credit scene?
No. On the Trail of the Bremen Town Musicians has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is On the Trail of the Bremen Town Musicians in?
The original language of On the Trail of the Bremen Town Musicians is Russian.
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