
Natalka Poltavka
Genres
Overview
This film is the first adaptation of an operetta written by Ukrainian composer Mykola Lysenko. It follows the trials and tribulations of Natalka and Peter (Petro). The sweethearts planned to get married; however, Natalka's father does not approve of the marriage because Petro was not affluent enough to keep Natalka in the manner he thought that she should be kept. Petro goes off to earn the required fortune.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
71 min
Release Date
1936-12-24
Status
Released
Original Language
Ukrainian
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
5
Ekaterina Osmyalovskaya
Natalka
M. Platonov
Petro
G. Manko
Vozny Tetervakovsky
Ivan Patorzhinsky
Vyborniy Makohonenko
Stepan Shkurat
Mikola, Petro's friend
Mariia Lytvynenko-Volhemut
Natalka (singing voice)
Yu. Shestakevska
Terpelecha Harpina (Natalka's mother)
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