The Black Hen, or Living Underground (1981): Cast
The Black Hen, or Living Underground is a 1981 family drama directed by Viktor Gres, starring Vitali Sidletsky as Alyosha Lanskoy, Evgeniy Evstigneev and Valentin Gaft. It runs 1 hour 13 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 13m (73 min)
- Director
- Viktor Gres
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- Dovzhenko Film Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Black Hen, or Living Underground About?
The premise of The Black Hen, or Living Underground without spoilers.
When ten‑year‑old Alyosha is sent to a boarding school in St. Petersburg, he must adjust to life without his parents’ constant care. Lonely for home, he invents a magical underground realm populated by a king and subjects who mirror the people he encounters at school. Through this imagined kingdom Alyosha embarks on a series of enchanting adventures that blend reality with fairy‑tale wonder.
The Black Hen, or Living Underground Themes & Keywords
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The Black Hen, or Living Underground Cast & Characters
Vitali Sidletsky leads the cast as Alyosha Lanskoy, with Evgeniy Evstigneev as Father and Valentin Gaft as Deforge. Directed by Viktor Gres; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Viktor Gres
- Vitali Sidletsky as Alyosha Lanskoy
- Evgeniy Evstigneev as Father
- Valentin Gaft as Deforge
- Vladimir Kashpur as Kobylkin
Also Starring in The Black Hen, or Living Underground
· 11 more- Albert Filozov Ivan Karlovich
- Aristarkh Livanov Papa
- Larysa Kadochnykova Mama
- Nikolai Sektimenko Yegor
- Violetta Zhukhimovich Trina
- Lyudmyla Sosyura Darya Petrovna
- Aleksei Cherstvov Mefodiy
- Anton Artyomenko
- Igor Astapovich
- Kirill Baturin
- Aleksandr Barzam
More from Viktor Gres
One more film directed by Viktor Gres: New Adventures of a Yankee in King Arthur’s Court.
The Black Hen, or Living Underground Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Chyornaya Kuritsa, ili Podzemnye Zhiteli” and “Чорна курка, або Підземні жителі”.
- Also known as
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- Chyornaya Kuritsa, ili Podzemnye Zhiteli
- Чорна курка, або Підземні жителі
- Czarna kura
- Czarna kura, lub mieszkańcy podziemia
- Чёрная курица, или Подземные жители
- La Poule Noire
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The Black Hen, or Living Underground FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Black Hen, or Living Underground, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Black Hen, or Living Underground?
The Black Hen, or Living Underground runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).
When was The Black Hen, or Living Underground released?
The Black Hen, or Living Underground was released on August 26, 1981.
Who directed The Black Hen, or Living Underground?
The Black Hen, or Living Underground was directed by Viktor Gres.
More films by Viktor Gres Who is in the cast of The Black Hen, or Living Underground?
The Black Hen, or Living Underground stars Vitali Sidletsky as Alyosha Lanskoy, Evgeniy Evstigneev as Father and Valentin Gaft as Deforge, among 15 credited actors.
Does The Black Hen, or Living Underground have a post-credit scene?
No. The Black Hen, or Living Underground has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Black Hen, or Living Underground in?
The original language of The Black Hen, or Living Underground is Russian.
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