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Romantic comedy

Whistle Stop (1963): Cast

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Whistle Stop is a 1963 romantic comedy directed by Boris Barnet, starring Vasili Merkuryev as Pavel Pavlovich, Nikolai Bogatyryov and Boris Novikov. It runs 1 hour 10 minutes.

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Whistle Stop (1963) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 10m (70 min)
Director
Boris Barnet
Genres
Comedy , Romance
Original language
Russian
Studio
Mosfilm
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Whistle Stop About?

The premise of Whistle Stop without spoilers.

Moscow academician Pavel Pavlovich spends his vacation in a seaside village. While sketching he befriends Grishka and foreman's daughter Nyuska. Together they build a stove, repair a sewing machine and fix a telephone switchboard. When he falls ill the villagers care for him, and when he leaves he feels the village has taken a piece of his heart.

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Cast & crew

Whistle Stop Cast & Characters

Vasili Merkuryev leads the cast as Pavel Pavlovich, with Nikolai Bogatyryov as Grishka and Boris Novikov as collective farm foreman. Directed by Boris Barnet; 14 actors are credited in all.

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More from Boris Barnet

More films directed by Boris Barnet: Alyonka, Annushka, The Wrestler and the Clown and Poet.

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Whistle Stop Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Polustanok” and “La Petite gare”.

Also known as
  • Polustanok
  • La Petite gare

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FAQ

Whistle Stop FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Whistle Stop, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Whistle Stop?

Whistle Stop runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

When was Whistle Stop released?

Whistle Stop was released on November 24, 1963.

Who directed Whistle Stop?

Whistle Stop was directed by Boris Barnet.

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Who is in the cast of Whistle Stop?

Whistle Stop stars Vasili Merkuryev as Pavel Pavlovich, Nikolai Bogatyryov as Grishka and Boris Novikov as collective farm foreman, among 14 credited actors.

Does Whistle Stop have a post-credit scene?

No. Whistle Stop has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Whistle Stop in?

The original language of Whistle Stop is Russian.

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