War ·Drama · Soviet Union · 1948 · 1h 36m

Story of a Real Man

Повесть о настоящем человеке

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Director
Aleksandr Stolper
Cast
Pavel Kadochnikov as Aleksei Meresyev Nikolai Okhlopkov as Kommissar Worobjew Aleksey Dikiy as Wassilij Wassiljewitsch Vasili Merkuryev as Stepan Ivanovich Lyudmila Tselikovskaya as Zinochka Lyubov Sokolova as Varvara
Crew
Mark Magidson — Director of Photography Anna Kulganek — Editor Nikolai Kryukov — Original Music Composer Mariya Smirnova — Writer Boris Polevoy — Novel Yosyp Shpinel — Production Design
Synopsis

Alexey Meresyev was a fighter pilot during the war. One day he was shot down by Nazis, and because of his wounds both of his legs had to be cut off up to his knees. Because of his spirit and courage, Alexey was able to overcome his disability. He learned not only to walk on his artificial limps, but even dance and fly the plane again. Based on a real-life story.

Key Collaborators
Aleksandr Stolper Director Mark Magidson Director of Photography Anna Kulganek Editor Nikolai Kryukov Original Music Composer Mariya Smirnova Writer Boris Polevoy Novel Yosyp Shpinel Production Design Mariya Zhukova Costume Design
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