

The Steppe
Genres
Overview
Based on a Anton Chekhov short story, this slight tale has some good moments as the drama of a young boy's journey unfolds. The lad comes from peasant stock, and one day his family decides it would be best for him to go live with his uncle in the city. The only problem is that the city is all the way across the Russian steppes, and at this time in history, that arduous journey could only be undertaken by horse and carriage. Reminiscent of the American pioneer wagon trains heading West, the tale lacks any attacks from hostile forces but is filled with charming vignettes. In one part of the journey, the boy comes across some fishermen along a river, harpooning their catch for the day. In another segment, he is entertained when some folk dancers do a lively show. But in general, it is too long and unmomentous a journey to hold attention well for nearly two hours.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
100 min
Release Date
1962-03-06
Status
Released
Original Language
Italian
Vote Count
4
Vote Average
5.8
Charles Vanel
Pére Christophore
Daniele Spallone
Iégoruska
Cristina Gaïoni
La fille du fleuve
Pavle Vuisić
Kuzmiciov
Marina Vlady
Comtesse Dranitsky
Pero Kvrgič
Mossèi
Michèle Bailly
La Gitane
Ljuba Tadić
Jemelian
Mira Stupica
Nastasia
Alenka Rančić
La madre di Jegor
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Milan Srdoč
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Stole Aranđelović
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Fahro Konjhodžić
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Ljiljana Krstić
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Milorad Majić
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Hermina Pipinić
Olga Ivanovna
Dušan Vujisić
L'oste
Marianne Leibl
Milan Bosiljčić 'Beli'
Natasha Petrova
Paolo Stoppa
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