The Foundling (1939): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Foundling is a 1939 comedy drama directed by Tatyana Lukashevich, starring Veronika Lebedeva as Natasha, Dmitriy Glukhov and Olga Zhizneva. It runs 1 hour 8 minutes and earned $21,857 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 8m (68 min)
- Director
- Tatyana Lukashevich
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- Mosfilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Foundling About?
The premise of The Foundling without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young girl wanders the streets of Moscow after becoming lost, unintentionally teasing everyone she meets. Though she soon finds her way back home, her carefree remarks profoundly affect a man she encounters, altering the course of his future and changing his life forever.
The Foundling Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- little girl
- f rated
The Foundling Cast & Characters
Veronika Lebedeva leads the cast as Natasha, with Dmitriy Glukhov as Yura and Olga Zhizneva as Natasha's Mother (as O.A. Zhiznyeva). Directed by Tatyana Lukashevich; 24 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tatyana Lukashevich
- Veronika Lebedeva as Natasha
- Dmitriy Glukhov as Yura
- Olga Zhizneva as Natasha's Mother (as O.A. Zhiznyeva)
- Rina Zelyonaya as Arisha
Also Starring in The Foundling
· 20 more- Nadezhda Kovalyova Head of kindergarten (uncredited)
- Lev Anninsky Boy from kindergarten (uncredited)
- Rostislav Plyatt Bachelor (as R.Ya. Plyatt)
- Tatyana Barysheva Dentist
- Faina Ranevskaya Lyalya (as F.G. Ranevskaya)
- Pyotr Repnin Mulya (as P.P. Repnin)
- Elya Bykovskaya Nina
- Ivan Lobyzovskiy Sergeyev (uncredited)
- Anatoliy Papanov Passerby (uncredited)
- Fyodor Odinokov Passerby (uncredited)
- Lev Ivanov The chairman (uncredited)
- Nikolai Orlov Philatelist (uncredited)
- Nikolai Yudin Street sweeper (uncredited)
- Viktor Gromov Nina's father
- Nikolai Arsky Militia chief (uncredited)
- Iona Biy-Brodskiy Natasha's taxi companion (uncredited)
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- Viktor Boyko Alyosha
- Andrey Starostin Football player
- Stanislav Leuta Football player
- Eduard Ivanov Fat boy (uncredited)
More from Tatyana Lukashevich
More films directed by Tatyana Lukashevich: The Blind Musician, Problem Child and Gavroche.
The Foundling Plot Summary
What happens in The Foundling 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
Natasha, Veronika Lebedeva, a five-year-old girl, is left in the care of her older brother, Yura, Dmitriy Glukhov, while their mother, Olga Zhizneva, goes to the countryside to rent a summer house for the family. Yura, expecting friends over, half-jokingly promises Natasha that he will “tear her head off” if she doesn’t sleep until the housemaid, Arisha, Rina Zelyonaya, arrives. While the pioneers discuss social matters in the next room, Natasha sneaks out for her first independent walk around the city. Throughout the day, Natasha finds herself in a series of adventures.
Full summary
The whole story of The Foundling, scene by scene
The Foundling Box Office
The Foundling grossed $21,857 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$21.9K
- International
- $21.9K
How Well Do You Know The Foundling?
9 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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What is the name of the five‑year‑old girl who wanders through Moscow?
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The Foundling FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Foundling, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Foundling?
The Foundling runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).
When was The Foundling released?
The Foundling was released on November 18, 1939.
Who directed The Foundling?
The Foundling was directed by Tatyana Lukashevich.
More films by Tatyana Lukashevich Who is in the cast of The Foundling?
The Foundling stars Veronika Lebedeva as Natasha, Dmitriy Glukhov as Yura and Olga Zhizneva as Natasha's Mother (as O.A. Zhiznyeva), among 24 credited actors.
How much did The Foundling make at the box office?
The Foundling grossed $21,857 worldwide.
Does The Foundling have a post-credit scene?
No. The Foundling has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Foundling in?
The original language of The Foundling is Russian.
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