Maria, the Wonderful Weaver(1959)
Марья-искусница
A Fantastic and Magical Story of a Fairyland Kingdom Under the Sea
Maria, the Wonderful Weaver Synopsis
An old soldier helps a young boy find his mother, who's been kidnapped to the magical underwater kingdom in a remote Russian lake.
Maria, the Wonderful Weaver (1959) is a family and fantasy film directed by Aleksandr Rou, released on June 7, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 14m. It stars Ninel Myshkova, Viktor Perevalov, Mikhail Kuznetsov and Anatoliy Kubatskiy. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Aleksandr Rou
- Writers:
- Yevgeni Shvarts, Vladimir Lifshits
- Producers:
- Leonid Lukov
- Cinematographer:
- Dmitri Surensky
- Composer:
- Andrey Volkonsky
- Production:
- Gorky Film Studios
- Status:
- Released
Maria, the Wonderful Weaver Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ninel Myshkova
as Мariya
Viktor Perevalov
as Ivanushka, her son
Mikhail Kuznetsov
as The Old Soldier
Anatoliy Kubatskiy
as Whirlpool XIII
Olga Khadhapuridze
as Аlyonushka
Georgi Millyar
as Prime Minister Croaker
Vera Altayskaya
as Тetushka-Nepogochuska
Aleksandr Khvylia
as Mudrets-Mulchanik
Sergei Troitsky
as Altyn Altynynch
Valentin Bryleev
Aleksandr Baranov
Nikita Kondratyev
Key crew
Directed by Aleksandr Rou, written by Yevgeni Shvarts and Vladimir Lifshits, produced by Leonid Lukov.
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Maria, the Wonderful Weaver Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 22 ratings.
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Maria, the Wonderful Weaver – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Maria, the Wonderful Weaver online?
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Maria, the Wonderful Weaver (1959) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Maria, the Wonderful Weaver?
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The main cast of Maria, the Wonderful Weaver (1959) includes Ninel Myshkova, Viktor Perevalov, Mikhail Kuznetsov, Anatoliy Kubatskiy and Olga Khadhapuridze. The film was directed by Aleksandr Rou. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Maria, the Wonderful Weaver released?
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Maria, the Wonderful Weaver was released on June 7, 1959 and runs for 1h 14m.
Is Maria, the Wonderful Weaver worth watching?
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Maria, the Wonderful Weaver (1959) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.