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The Steamroller and the Violin

PG196146mAndrei Tarkovsky
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 92%

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Seven year old Sasha practices violin every day to satisfy the ambition of his parents. Already withdrawn as a result of his routines, Sasha quickly regains confidence when he accidentally meets and befriends worker Sergei, who works on a steamroller in their upscale Moscow neighborhood.

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What is The Steamroller and the Violin (1961) about?

Seven year old Sasha practices violin every day to satisfy the ambition of his parents. Already withdrawn as a result of his routines, Sasha quickly regains confidence when he accidentally meets and befriends worker Sergei, who works on a steamroller in their upscale Moscow neighborhood.

Who stars in The Steamroller and the Violin?

The Steamroller and the Violin stars Igor Fomchenko (Sasha), Vladimir Zamanskiy (Sergei), Marina Adzhubei (Girl in Pink), Yuri Brusser (Yura Brusser), Vyacheslav Borisov (Slava Borisov). The film was directed by Andrei Tarkovsky.

How long is The Steamroller and the Violin?

The Steamroller and the Violin has a runtime of 46 min and premiered in 1961. It is rated PG.

Is The Steamroller and the Violin worth watching?

The Steamroller and the Violin holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 92. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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