The Steamroller and the Violin(1961)
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The Steamroller and the Violin Synopsis
Seven year old Sasha practices violin every day to satisfy the ambition of his parents. Already withdrawn as a result of his routines, Sasha quickly regains confidence when he accidentally meets and befriends worker Sergei, who works on a steamroller in their upscale Moscow neighborhood.
The Steamroller and the Violin (1961) is a drama film directed by Andrei Tarkovsky, released on December 30, 1961 with a runtime of 46m. It stars Igor Fomchenko, Vladimir Zamanskiy, Marina Adzhubei and Yuri Brusser. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 166 ratings.
- Director:
- Andrei Tarkovsky
- Writers:
- S. Bakhmetyeva, Andrei Tarkovsky, Andrei Konchalovsky
- Cinematographer:
- Vadim Yusov
- Production:
- Mosfilm
- Status:
- Released
The Steamroller and the Violin Cast & Crew
Main cast
Igor Fomchenko
as Sasha
Vladimir Zamanskiy
as Sergei
- Marina Adzhubei
Marina Adzhubei
as Girl in Pink
- Yuri Brusser
Yuri Brusser
as Yura Brusser
- Vyacheslav Borisov
Vyacheslav Borisov
as Slava Borisov
Lyudmila Semyonova
as teacher
Tanya Prokhorova
as Neighbor
Natalya Arkhangelskaya
Marina Figner
Antonina Maksimova
as Sasha's mother
Alexander Ilin
Key crew
Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky, written by S. Bakhmetyeva, Andrei Tarkovsky and Andrei Konchalovsky.
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The Steamroller and the Violin Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 166 ratings.
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The Steamroller and the Violin – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Steamroller and the Violin online?
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The Steamroller and the Violin (1961) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Steamroller and the Violin?
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The main cast of The Steamroller and the Violin (1961) includes Igor Fomchenko, Vladimir Zamanskiy, Marina Adzhubei, Yuri Brusser and Vyacheslav Borisov. The film was directed by Andrei Tarkovsky. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Steamroller and the Violin released?
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The Steamroller and the Violin was released on December 30, 1961 and runs for 46m.
Is The Steamroller and the Violin worth watching?
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The Steamroller and the Violin (1961) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 166 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.