The Elder Son (1975): Cast
The Elder Son is a 1975 drama directed by Vitali Melnikov, starring Evgeni Leonov as Andrei Grigorievich Sarafanov, Nikolai Karachentsov and Mikhail Boyarskiy. It runs 2 hours 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 20m (140 min)
- Director
- Vitali Melnikov
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- Lenfilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Elder Son About?
The premise of The Elder Son without spoilers.
After missing the last commuter train, two students must spend the night in a strange town. While searching for shelter they overhear a father and his son, who is infatuated with an older girl. The students devise a scheme, claiming one of them is the long‑lost elder son of the family, a child of the father’s former lover, hoping the ruse will work.
The Elder Son Cast & Characters
Evgeni Leonov leads the cast as Andrei Grigorievich Sarafanov, with Nikolai Karachentsov as Vladimir Petrovich Busygin and Mikhail Boyarskiy as Semyon Paramonovich Sevastiyanov. Directed by Vitali Melnikov; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Vitali Melnikov
- Evgeni Leonov as Andrei Grigorievich Sarafanov
- Nikolai Karachentsov as Vladimir Petrovich Busygin
- Mikhail Boyarskiy as Semyon Paramonovich Sevastiyanov
- Svetlana Kryuchkova as Natalya Makarskaya
Also Starring in The Elder Son
· 3 more- Natalya Yegorova Nina Sarafanova
- Vladimir Izotov Vasili Sarafanov
- Nikolai Nikolayev-Nikolsky Kudimov
More from Vitali Melnikov
More films directed by Vitali Melnikov: Poor, Poor Pavel, The Royal Hunt, First Encounter - Last Encounter and To Marry the Captain.
The Elder Son Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Starshiy syn” and “Старији син”.
- Also known as
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- Starshiy syn
- Старији син
- Старший син
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The Elder Son FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Elder Son, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Elder Son?
The Elder Son runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).
When was The Elder Son released?
The Elder Son was released on June 6, 1975.
Who directed The Elder Son?
The Elder Son was directed by Vitali Melnikov.
More films by Vitali Melnikov Who is in the cast of The Elder Son?
The Elder Son stars Evgeni Leonov as Andrei Grigorievich Sarafanov, Nikolai Karachentsov as Vladimir Petrovich Busygin and Mikhail Boyarskiy as Semyon Paramonovich Sevastiyanov, among 7 credited actors.
Does The Elder Son have a post-credit scene?
No. The Elder Son has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Elder Son in?
The original language of The Elder Son is Russian.
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