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The Horse That Cried (1957): Cast

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The Horse That Cried is a 1957 drama directed by Mark Donskoy, starring Ivan Tverdokhlib, Yuri Dedovich and Sergei Shishko. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.

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The Horse That Cried (1957) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
Mark Donskoy
Genre
Drama
Original language
Russian
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Horse That Cried About?

The premise of The Horse That Cried without spoilers.

Adapted from a story by Ukrainian writer Mykhailo Kotsiubynsky, the film prefigures the poetic cinema of the 1960s with its focus on doomed lovers and a reverent celebration of nature. Set in the 1830s, it follows a young woman forced into an unwanted marriage and her serf boyfriend, who is pursued by the authorities, as they flee together in a desperate bid for freedom.

The Horse That Cried Themes & Keywords

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  • lovers on the lam
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Cast & crew

The Horse That Cried Cast

Ivan Tverdokhlib leads the cast, with Yuri Dedovich and Sergei Shishko. Directed by Mark Donskoy; 5 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Mark Donskoy

More films directed by Mark Donskoy: Foma Gordeyev, Mother, The Taras Family and Rainbow.

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The Horse That Cried FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Horse That Cried, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Horse That Cried?

The Horse That Cried runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was The Horse That Cried released?

The Horse That Cried was released on April 1, 1957.

Who directed The Horse That Cried?

The Horse That Cried was directed by Mark Donskoy.

More films by Mark Donskoy

Who is in the cast of The Horse That Cried?

The Horse That Cried stars Ivan Tverdokhlib, Yuri Dedovich and Sergei Shishko, among 5 credited actors.

Does The Horse That Cried have a post-credit scene?

No. The Horse That Cried has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Horse That Cried in?

The original language of The Horse That Cried is Russian.

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