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The Childhood of Maxim Gorky

19381h 40mMark Donskoy
IMDb 7.2

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Young Maxim grows up under the czarist regime with his grandparents as guardians. Continually demeaned by his martinet grandfather, Maxim is drawn to his warm-hearted grandmother, who instills in him the willingness to pursue his writing muse.

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What is The Childhood of Maxim Gorky (1938) about?

Young Maxim grows up under the czarist regime with his grandparents as guardians. Continually demeaned by his martinet grandfather, Maxim is drawn to his warm-hearted grandmother, who instills in him the willingness to pursue his writing muse.

Who stars in The Childhood of Maxim Gorky?

The Childhood of Maxim Gorky stars Aleksei Lyarsky (Aleksei Peshkov), Varvara Massalitinova (Akulina Ivanva Kashirin), Mikhail Troyanovsky (Vasili Vasilyevich Kashirin), Yelizaveta Alekseyeva (Varvara Kashirina Peshkova), Aleksandr Zhukov (Mikhail Kashirin, an uncle). The film was directed by Mark Donskoy.

How long is The Childhood of Maxim Gorky?

The Childhood of Maxim Gorky has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1938.

Is The Childhood of Maxim Gorky worth watching?

The Childhood of Maxim Gorky holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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