The Youth of Maxim (1935): Cast & Plot
The Youth of Maxim is a 1935 war drama directed by Grigori Kozintsev and Leonid Trauberg, starring Mikhail Tarkhanov as Polivanov, socialist party elder, Boris Chirkov and Stepan Kayukov. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Directors
- Grigori Kozintsev and Leonid Trauberg
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- Lenfilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Youth of Maxim About?
The premise of The Youth of Maxim without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A 1935 U.S. trade‑paper review praised the film as an impressive, technically outstanding historical drama that portrays czarist terrorism and the simmering revolutionary fervor of 1907. The Soviet prize‑winning picture is noted for realistic performances, striking photography, fluid movement and folk‑song musical touches. Written by Les Adams.
The Youth of Maxim Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- folk song
- song
- two word title
- folk singing
- palace
- rifle
- singing
- singer
- uprising
- czar
- peasant
- revolt
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- 1900s
- soviet union
- socialist realism
- revolution
- part of trilogy
- communism
- coming of age
- capitalism
The Youth of Maxim Cast & Characters
Mikhail Tarkhanov leads the cast as Polivanov, socialist party elder, with Boris Chirkov as Maksim and Stepan Kayukov as Dmitri "Dyema" Savchenko. Directed by Grigori Kozintsev and Leonid Trauberg; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Grigori Kozintsev
- Co-director Leonid Trauberg
- Mikhail Tarkhanov as Polivanov, socialist party elder
- Boris Chirkov as Maksim
- Stepan Kayukov as Dmitri "Dyema" Savchenko
- Aleksandr Kulakov as Andrei
Also Starring in The Youth of Maxim
· 6 more- Valentina Kibardina Natasha
- Vladimir Sladkopevtsev head of the prison
- Boris Blinov political prisoner
- Pavel Volkov workman with the accordion
- Irina Gosheva Prisoner
- Leonid Lyubashevsky
More from Grigori Kozintsev and Leonid Trauberg
More films directed by Grigori Kozintsev and Leonid Trauberg: King Lear, Hamlet, Don Quixote and The Vyborg Side.
The Youth of Maxim Plot Summary
What happens in The Youth of Maxim from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On New Year’s Eve of 1910, St. Petersburg’s aristocracy and middle class celebrate the dawn of a new decade, while the revolutionary underground continues its struggle. Among them is the aging revolutionary Polivanov, Mikhail Tarkhanov, also known as Sedoy, who moves between clandestine locations, encountering a mix of loyalty, cowardice, and outright betrayal. Despite being under surveillance, he manages to evade the authorities and continue his work.
Full summary
The whole story of The Youth of Maxim, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Youth of Maxim?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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During which year does the New Year's Eve celebration take place at the beginning of the film?
The Youth of Maxim Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Yunost Maksima” and “马克辛的青年时代”.
- Also known as
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- Yunost Maksima
- 马克辛的青年时代
- Η νιότη του Μαξίμ
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The Youth of Maxim FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Youth of Maxim, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Youth of Maxim?
The Youth of Maxim runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was The Youth of Maxim released?
The Youth of Maxim was released in 1935.
Who directed The Youth of Maxim?
The Youth of Maxim was directed by Grigori Kozintsev and Leonid Trauberg.
More films by Grigori Kozintsev Who is in the cast of The Youth of Maxim?
The Youth of Maxim stars Mikhail Tarkhanov as Polivanov, socialist party elder, Boris Chirkov as Maksim and Stepan Kayukov as Dmitri "Dyema" Savchenko, among 10 credited actors.
Does The Youth of Maxim have a post-credit scene?
No. The Youth of Maxim has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Youth of Maxim in?
The original language of The Youth of Maxim is Russian.
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