The Contest(1964)
Shukur Bakhshy
The Contest Synopsis
About the legendary musical competition between the famous Turkmen dutar player Shukur Bakhshy and Persian court musician Ghulam Bakhshy.
The Contest (1964) is a music, drama and history film directed by Bulat Mansurov, released on January 2, 1964 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Rovshan Aliyev, M. Annayev, Ilmurad Bekmiyev and Ya. Beknazarov. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Bulat Mansurov
- Writers:
- Bulat Mansurov
- Cinematographer:
- Khodzha Kuli Narliyev
- Composer:
- Nuri Khalmamedov
- Production:
- Turkmenfilm
- Status:
- Released
The Contest Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Rovshan Aliyev
Rovshan Aliyev
- M. Annayev
M. Annayev
- Ilmurad Bekmiyev
Ilmurad Bekmiyev
- Ya. Beknazarov
Ya. Beknazarov
- K. Bekov
K. Bekov
Artyk Dzhallyyev
- Aman Khandurdiyev
Aman Khandurdiyev
- Gulluk Khodzhayev
Gulluk Khodzhayev
Khodzha Durdy Narliyev
Aman Odayev
Khodzhan Ovezgelenov
Key crew
Directed by Bulat Mansurov, written by Bulat Mansurov.
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The Contest Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Contest – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Contest online?
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Who stars in The Contest?
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The main cast of The Contest (1964) includes Rovshan Aliyev, M. Annayev, Ilmurad Bekmiyev, Ya. Beknazarov and K. Bekov. The film was directed by Bulat Mansurov. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Contest released?
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The Contest was released on January 2, 1964 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is The Contest worth watching?
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The Contest (1964) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.