Directing

Vasily Pronin

Born July 24, 1905

Died November 23, 1966 · aged 61

No biography available.

Known For

The CossacksThe Cossacks · 1961
The Cossacks
★ 5.21961
MovieDrama
Junker Olenin, a representative of St. Petersburg's golden youth, is traveling from St. Petersburg to the Caucasus in search of romance. His regiment is stationed in the Cossack village. Here he falls in love with the beautiful Maryana and is ready to marry her, but she loves the Cossack Lukashka and is not going to exchange him for the master.
Our HouseOur House · 1965
Our House
★ 6.51965
MovieDrama
A story of a four sons of a big Ivanov family who are trying to start their own independent life.
PardesiPardesi · 1957
Pardesi
★ 6.21957
MovieAdventureHistory
This first co-production of the Soviet and Indian cinematographers is dedicated to the Tver merchant Afanasy Nikitin who in 1466-1472 blazed the trade way from Europe to India. The film is based on Nikitin’s travel notes. Starring in the film are popular Russian actor Oleg Strizhenov and India’s 1950s movie star Nargis.
House of the DeadHouse of the Dead · 1932
House of the Dead
★ 5.01932
MovieDrama
Soviet film based on Dostoevsky's autobiographical novel of his prison experiences in Tsarist days.
March-AprilMarch-April · 1944
March-April
★ 6.81944
MovieWarDrama
A Commandant of Birds IslandA Commandant of Birds Island · 1939
A Commandant of Birds Island
1939
MovieAdventure
A few very hard days from the life of Kositsyn - the sailor from the coast guard ship.
Road to LifeRoad to Life · 1931
Road to Life
★ 6.21931
MovieDrama
The first Russian talking picture which won a prize at the 1st Venice IFF. The action is set in 1923. The USSR is struggling with hunger and economic ruin. It is a story of homeless teenagers for whom a work commune is set up with the idea of uniting and reforming them.
Collection of Films for the Armed Forces #4Collection of Films for the Armed Forces #4 · 1941
Collection of Films for the Armed Forces #4
1941
MovieWarComedy
Collection of Films for the Armed Forces #4 was filmed at the Moscow film studio Soyuzdetfilm during the days of the German offensive on Moscow. It consists of three short stories, linked by the emcee performances of Lyubov Orlova as the mail carrier Strelka, the heroine of the comedy "Volga, Volga," who delivers new films along with the letters. It was released on September 9, 1941.

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