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The Heron and the Crane (1974): Cast

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The Heron and the Crane is a 1974 short animated film directed by Yuri Norstein, starring Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy as Narrator (Voice). It runs 10 minutes.

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The Heron and the Crane (1974) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
10 min
Director
Yuri Norstein
Genre
Animation
Original language
Russian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Heron and the Crane About?

The premise of The Heron and the Crane without spoilers.

Animated short about a love between a heron and a crane.

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Cast & crew

The Heron and the Crane Cast & Characters

Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy plays Narrator (Voice) in The Heron and the Crane. Directed by Yuri Norstein.

From the director

More from Yuri Norstein

More films directed by Yuri Norstein: Tale of Tales, Hedgehog in the Fog and The Fox and the Hare.

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Details

The Heron and the Crane Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Tsaplya i zhuravl'” and “La grue et le héron”.

Also known as
  • Tsaplya i zhuravl'
  • La grue et le héron
  • L'airone e la gru
  • Le Héron et la Cigogne
  • アオサギとツル
  • 鹭与鹤
  • Der Reiher und der Kranich
  • Volavka a jeřáb
  • Hägern och tranan

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The Heron and the Crane FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Heron and the Crane, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Heron and the Crane?

The Heron and the Crane runs 10 minutes.

When was The Heron and the Crane released?

The Heron and the Crane was released in 1974.

Who directed The Heron and the Crane?

The Heron and the Crane was directed by Yuri Norstein.

More films by Yuri Norstein

Who is in the cast of The Heron and the Crane?

The Heron and the Crane stars Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy as Narrator (Voice).

Does The Heron and the Crane have a post-credit scene?

No. The Heron and the Crane has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Heron and the Crane in?

The original language of The Heron and the Crane is Russian.

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