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The Return of the Prodigal Parrot (Part 1) (1984): Cast

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The Return of the Prodigal Parrot (Part 1) is a 1984 short animated film directed by Valentin Karavaev, starring Gennadiy Khazanov as Parrot Kesha (voice), Margarita Korabelnikova and Zinaida Naryshkina. It runs 10 minutes.

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The Return of the Prodigal Parrot (Part 1) (1984) movie poster
Released
Runtime
10 min
Genre
Animation
Original language
Russian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Return of the Prodigal Parrot (Part 1) About?

The premise of The Return of the Prodigal Parrot (Part 1) without spoilers.

An animated series follows the misadventures of Kesha, a “hero of our time,” who lives with Vova, a schoolboy. Kesha’s arrogance often drives him to run into the city and its outskirts, where he gets into trouble before returning to Vova with a confession. The humor relies on his eccentric behavior, familiar everyday life, and constant quotations.

The Return of the Prodigal Parrot (Part 1) Themes & Keywords

· 12 tags
  • parrot
  • bird in title
  • pet parrot
  • anthropomorphic bird
  • soviet animation
  • runaway pet parrot
  • getting into trouble
  • getting into perilous situations
  • runaway pet bird
  • anthropomorphic animal
  • anthropomorphic parrot
  • bird
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Cast & crew

The Return of the Prodigal Parrot (Part 1) Cast & Characters

Gennadiy Khazanov leads the cast as Parrot Kesha (voice), with Margarita Korabelnikova as Vovka (voice) and Zinaida Naryshkina as Crow (voice). Directed by Valentin Karavaev; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Valentin Karavaev

More films directed by Valentin Karavaev: Mu-mu and Father Frost and the Summer.

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The Return of the Prodigal Parrot (Part 1) Also Known As

Also known as “Vozvrashcheniye bludnogo popugaya”.

Also known as
  • Vozvrashcheniye bludnogo popugaya

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The Return of the Prodigal Parrot (Part 1) FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Return of the Prodigal Parrot (Part 1), each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Return of the Prodigal Parrot (Part 1)?

The Return of the Prodigal Parrot (Part 1) runs 10 minutes.

When was The Return of the Prodigal Parrot (Part 1) released?

The Return of the Prodigal Parrot (Part 1) was released on January 31, 1984.

Who directed The Return of the Prodigal Parrot (Part 1)?

The Return of the Prodigal Parrot (Part 1) was directed by Valentin Karavaev.

More films by Valentin Karavaev

Who is in the cast of The Return of the Prodigal Parrot (Part 1)?

The Return of the Prodigal Parrot (Part 1) stars Gennadiy Khazanov as Parrot Kesha (voice), Margarita Korabelnikova as Vovka (voice) and Zinaida Naryshkina as Crow (voice), among 4 credited actors.

Does The Return of the Prodigal Parrot (Part 1) have a post-credit scene?

No. The Return of the Prodigal Parrot (Part 1) has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Return of the Prodigal Parrot (Part 1) in?

The original language of The Return of the Prodigal Parrot (Part 1) is Russian.

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