Directing

Yuri Merkulov

Born April 28, 1901 · Rasskazovo, Tambovskaya gubernia, Russian empire

Died February 13, 1979 · aged 77

No biography available.

Known For

I Was a Sputnik of the SunI Was a Sputnik of the Sun · 1959
I Was a Sputnik of the Sun
★ 5.21959
MovieDramaScience Fiction
Soviet Scientist Petrovich pioneers the way to the Sun, but his spacecraft is never heard from again. Later, Andrew's laboratory investigates means of protection from deadly radiation. Andrew repeats Petrovich's journey, and offers his life to rescue an orbiting science laboratory, which holds the solution to the problem.
Nasreddin in Khujand, or the Enchanted PrinceNasreddin in Khujand, or the Enchanted Prince · 1960
Nasreddin in Khujand, or the Enchanted Prince
★ 6.81960
MovieAdventureComedy
Based on the popular comedy novel, as well as many international anecdotes about Nasreddin Hodja, a witty Muslim traveler.
Interplanetary RevolutionInterplanetary Revolution · 1924
Interplanetary Revolution
★ 5.61924
MovieAnimationScience Fiction
The spread of the Soviet revolution drives the blood sucking international capitalists to desperation, so they take their wealth and fly off into space, but even then cannot escape the wrath of the wronged workers.
Senka the AfricanSenka the African · 1927
Senka the African
1927
MovieAnimationAdventure
After visiting the zoo and reading Chukovsky's book, pioneer Senya falls asleep. In a dream, he flies to Africa with Crocodile Crocodilovich.
Russian SouvenirRussian Souvenir · 1960
Russian Souvenir
★ 4.61960
MovieComedy
The end of the 1950s. The Chinese passenger plane, following the Beijing-Moscow flight, enters a thunderstorm and makes an emergency landing in the Baikal region. In addition to the Soviet citizen Varvara Komarova, all other passengers are foreigners. Using a stop, they explore new cities and get acquainted with the life, work and rest of Soviet people.
China in FlamesChina in Flames · 1925
China in Flames
★ 3.61925
MovieHistoryAnimation
Soviet propaganda cartoon about the ongoing revolution in China.
About a Motley BullAbout a Motley Bull · 1934
About a Motley Bull
1934
MovieAnimation
A lazy peasant does not practice good cattle management, so his bull is skin and bones.

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