Animation · United States of America · 1984 · 51m

The Soldier's Tale

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Director
R.O. BlechmanChristian Blackwood
Cast
Max von Sydow as The Devil (voice) Dušan Makavejev as Ilya Grigorivich Vertov, The Soldier (voice) Andre Gregory as Narrator (voice) Mike Mearian as The Announcer (voice) Galina Panova as The Princess (voice) Theodore Gottlieb as The Drill Sergeant / The Herald (voice)
Crew
Maria Patrick — Editor Ernest Troost — Editor R.O. Blechman — Writer Charles Ferdinand Ramuz — Novel Chloe Aaron — Producer R.O. Blechman — Producer
Synopsis

A soldier, returning home from war, chances upon a stranger who offers to buy his violin. The stranger is none other than the devil.

Mood & Themes
soldier
Key Collaborators
R.O. Blechman Director Christian Blackwood Director Maria Patrick Editor Ernest Troost Editor R.O. Blechman Writer Charles Ferdinand Ramuz Novel Chloe Aaron Producer R.O. Blechman Producer
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