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The Tale of the Priest and of His Workman Balda (1973): Cast

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The Tale of the Priest and of His Workman Balda is a 1973 short animated film directed by Inessa Kovalevskaya, starring Oleg Anofriev as Various (singing voice) / поёт один за всех. It runs 19 minutes.

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The Tale of the Priest and of His Workman Balda (1973) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
19 min
Genre
Animation
Original language
Russian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Tale of the Priest and of His Workman Balda About?

The premise of The Tale of the Priest and of His Workman Balda without spoilers.

This beloved Soviet animated short adapts the classic Russian folk tale of the priest and his clever workman Balda. It features a memorable musical score in which all the songs are performed by a single actor, Oleg Anfroiev, who voices a variety of characters using distinct vocal styles, adding humor and charm to the story.

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Cast & crew

The Tale of the Priest and of His Workman Balda Cast & Characters

Oleg Anofriev plays Various (singing voice) / поёт один за всех in The Tale of the Priest and of His Workman Balda. Directed by Inessa Kovalevskaya.

  • Oleg Anofriev as Various (singing voice) / поёт один за всех
From the director

More from Inessa Kovalevskaya

More films directed by Inessa Kovalevskaya: Chuchelo-myauchelo, The Mountain Master, How the Lion Cub and the Turtle Sang a Song and Songs of the Years of Fire.

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The Tale of the Priest and of His Workman Balda Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Skazka o Pope i o Rabotnike Ego Balde” and “Казка про попа і про робітника його Балду”.

Also known as
  • Skazka o Pope i o Rabotnike Ego Balde
  • Казка про попа і про робітника його Балду

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The Tale of the Priest and of His Workman Balda FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Tale of the Priest and of His Workman Balda, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Tale of the Priest and of His Workman Balda?

The Tale of the Priest and of His Workman Balda runs 19 minutes.

When was The Tale of the Priest and of His Workman Balda released?

The Tale of the Priest and of His Workman Balda was released in 1973.

Who directed The Tale of the Priest and of His Workman Balda?

The Tale of the Priest and of His Workman Balda was directed by Inessa Kovalevskaya.

More films by Inessa Kovalevskaya

Who is in the cast of The Tale of the Priest and of His Workman Balda?

The Tale of the Priest and of His Workman Balda stars Oleg Anofriev as Various (singing voice) / поёт один за всех.

Does The Tale of the Priest and of His Workman Balda have a post-credit scene?

No. The Tale of the Priest and of His Workman Balda has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Tale of the Priest and of His Workman Balda in?

The original language of The Tale of the Priest and of His Workman Balda is Russian.

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