Whistle Stop (1963 film)

Whistle Stop
Russian poster
Russian: Полустанок
Directed byBoris Barnet
Written by
Starring
CinematographySergei Poluyanov
Music byKirill Molchanov
Production
company
Release date
  • 1963 (1963)
Running time
71 minutes
CountrySoviet Union
LanguageRussian

Whistle Stop (Russian: Полустанок) is a 1963 Soviet comedy film directed by Boris Barnet.[1][2][3]

The film tells about the academician, who is going for a vacation in the village, but there it is not as calm as he expected it to be.[4]

Plot

Academician Pavel Pavlovich, a prominent scientist, takes a vacation to escape the daily hustle of Moscow. Following medical advice, he opts for a simple Russian village instead of resorts or health spas. Hoping to breathe fresh air, relax, and indulge in his favorite hobby of painting, he settles into a dilapidated barn traditionally used by visiting artists.

However, his expectations of peace and quiet are quickly dashed. The seemingly remote village is brimming with lively, engaging residents and a constant flurry of events—some humorous, others serious. While the people are kind and the incidents are of local significance, one thing is certain: tranquility is nowhere to be found.

Cast

  • Vasiliy Merkurev as Pavel Pavlovich (as V. Merkuryev)
  • Yekaterina Mazurova as Grandmother Tatyana (as Ye. Mazurova)
  • Nadezhda Rumyantseva as Sima - Kolkhoz accountant (as N. Rumyantseva)
  • Boris Novikov as Kolkhoz foreman (as B. Novikov)
  • A. Berezovskaya as Klavka - milkmaid
  • Elizaveta Nikishchikhina as Zoika - shopgirl (as Ye. Nikishchikhina)
  • Aleksandr Potapov as Ivan - tractor driver (as A. Potapov)
  • Valeri Ryzhakov as Vasya - driver (as V. Ryzhakov)[5]

References