The Steamroller and the Violin (1961): Cast
The Steamroller and the Violin is a 1961 drama directed by Andrei Tarkovsky, starring Igor Fomchenko as Sasha, Vladimir Zamanskiy and Aleksandr Ilin. It runs 46 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 46 min
- Director
- Andrei Tarkovsky
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- Mosfilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Steamroller and the Violin About?
The premise of The Steamroller and the Violin without spoilers.
Sasha, a seven‑year‑old devoted to daily violin practice to fulfill his parents’ ambitions, has become withdrawn and isolated. His world changes when a chance encounter with Sergei, a steamroller operator working in their upscale Moscow neighborhood, leads to an unlikely friendship that restores Sasha’s confidence and brings a new sense of balance to his disciplined life.
The Steamroller and the Violin Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- slow cinema
- arthouse
- violin
- russia
- movie theater
- apple
- children
- road roller
- child practices violin
- playing violin
- student film
The Steamroller and the Violin Cast & Characters
Igor Fomchenko leads the cast as Sasha, with Vladimir Zamanskiy as Sergei and Aleksandr Ilin. Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky; 11 actors are credited in all.
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Director Andrei Tarkovsky
- Igor Fomchenko as Sasha
- Vladimir Zamanskiy as Sergei
- Aleksandr Ilin
- Antonina Maksimova as Sasha's mother
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- Marina Adzhubei Girl in Pink
- Yuri Brusser Yura Brusser
- Marina Figner
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The Steamroller and the Violin FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Steamroller and the Violin, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Steamroller and the Violin?
The Steamroller and the Violin runs 46 minutes.
When was The Steamroller and the Violin released?
The Steamroller and the Violin was released on December 30, 1961.
Who directed The Steamroller and the Violin?
The Steamroller and the Violin was directed by Andrei Tarkovsky.
More films by Andrei Tarkovsky Who is in the cast of The Steamroller and the Violin?
The Steamroller and the Violin stars Igor Fomchenko as Sasha, Vladimir Zamanskiy as Sergei and Aleksandr Ilin, among 11 credited actors.
Does The Steamroller and the Violin have a post-credit scene?
No. The Steamroller and the Violin has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Steamroller and the Violin in?
The original language of The Steamroller and the Violin is Russian.
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