The Nail in the Boot(1931)
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The Nail in the Boot Synopsis
Banned in the Soviet Union for its "negative" content and never released, Kalatozov was forced to retreat from filmmaking for seven years because of this film. The film sets out to illustrate the old adage, "For want of a nail, the battle was lost," showing how the inferior quality of something so trivial as a nail in a soldier's boot leads inexorably to the capture of an armored train. Kalatozov had intended to demonstrate the crucial and universal importance of efficiency in Soviet industry, but the government decided that his fable gave a negative impression of the Red Army's capabilities.
The Nail in the Boot (1931) is a drama and war film directed by Mikhail Kalatozov, released on December 31, 1931 with a runtime of 53m. It stars Aleqsandre Jaliashvili, Siko Palavandishvili, Akaki Khorava and Arkadi Khintibidze. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Mikhail Kalatozov
- Writers:
- Leonid Perelman
- Cinematographer:
- Shalva Apaqidze
- Production:
- JSC "Sakhkinmretsvi"
- Status:
- Released
The Nail in the Boot Cast & Crew
Main cast
Aleqsandre Jaliashvili
as Worker
Siko Palavandishvili
as Red army soldier
Akaki Khorava
as Chief of the train
Arkadi Khintibidze
as Prosecutor
Kirile Macharadze
as Chairman of the court (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Mikhail Kalatozov, written by Leonid Perelman.
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The Nail in the Boot Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 17 ratings.
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Who stars in The Nail in the Boot?
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The main cast of The Nail in the Boot (1931) includes Aleqsandre Jaliashvili, Siko Palavandishvili, Akaki Khorava, Arkadi Khintibidze and Kirile Macharadze. The film was directed by Mikhail Kalatozov. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Nail in the Boot released?
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The Nail in the Boot was released on December 31, 1931 and runs for 53m.
Is The Nail in the Boot worth watching?
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The Nail in the Boot (1931) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.