The Shining Path (1940): Cast
The Shining Path is a 1940 comedy drama directed by Grigori Aleksandrov, starring Lyubov Orlova as Tatyana Ivanovna "Tanya" Morozova, Rina Zelyonaya and Evgeniy Samoylov. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Grigori Aleksandrov
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- Mosfilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Shining Path About?
The premise of The Shining Path without spoilers.
Tanya Morozova, a diligent textile factory worker who initially cannot read, discovers fulfillment by pursuing education and joining the Stakhanovite movement. Her dedication transforms her into a celebrated shock‑worker, propelling her up the Party hierarchy until she is elected to the Supreme Soviet.
The Shining Path Cast & Characters
Lyubov Orlova leads the cast as Tatyana Ivanovna "Tanya" Morozova, with Rina Zelyonaya as Blond Secretary and Evgeniy Samoylov as Aleksei Nikolaevich Lebedev. Directed by Grigori Aleksandrov; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Grigori Aleksandrov
- Lyubov Orlova as Tatyana Ivanovna "Tanya" Morozova
- Rina Zelyonaya as Blond Secretary
- Evgeniy Samoylov as Aleksei Nikolaevich Lebedev
- Vera Altayskaya as Klava
Also Starring in The Shining Path
· 7 more- Anastasiya Zuyeva Agrafena, the funny-looking weaver
- Yelena Tyapkina Mariya Sergeyevna Pronina
- Osip Abdulov Dorokhov, factory director
- Vladimir Volodin Pyotr Ustinich Taldykin
- Nikolai Konovalov Nikolai Zubkov, factory foreman
- Pavel Olenev Kurnakov, chief foreman
- Aleksandra Teryokhina Varya
More from Grigori Aleksandrov
More films directed by Grigori Aleksandrov: Man of Music, Meeting on the Elbe, Spring and Volga - Volga.
The Shining Path Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “The Radiant Path” and “Tanya”.
- Also known as
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- The Radiant Path
- Tanya
- Svetlyy Put
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The Shining Path FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Shining Path, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Shining Path?
The Shining Path runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was The Shining Path released?
The Shining Path was released on October 7, 1940.
Who directed The Shining Path?
The Shining Path was directed by Grigori Aleksandrov.
More films by Grigori Aleksandrov Who is in the cast of The Shining Path?
The Shining Path stars Lyubov Orlova as Tatyana Ivanovna "Tanya" Morozova, Rina Zelyonaya as Blond Secretary and Evgeniy Samoylov as Aleksei Nikolaevich Lebedev, among 11 credited actors.
Does The Shining Path have a post-credit scene?
No. The Shining Path has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Shining Path in?
The original language of The Shining Path is Russian.
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