Vakhtang Tumanov

Acting

Vakhtang Tumanov

Born March 2, 1916

Died May 31, 1977 · aged 61

No biography available.

Known For

Admiral UshakovAdmiral Ushakov · 1953
Admiral Ushakov
6.11953
MovieHistory
Historical epic about the legendary Russian naval commander of the 18th century, admiral Fyodor Ushakov, and his fight for Crimea during the Russo-Turkish War.
Man of MusicMan of Music · 1952
Man of Music
4.71952
MovieHistoryMusic
The young composer Mikhail Glinka performs his new work at a soiree at earl Vielgorsky's house. However, the public is accustomed to Western music, and reacts coldly to the creation of the composer. This makes him very sad, but soon he decides to go learn the art of music in Italy. After returning from Italy, he is full of desire to write national Russian opera. Vasily Zhukovsky proposes a subject: a feat of Ivan Susanin. Tsar Nicholas I change the name of the opera to A Life for the Tsar and assigns a librettist - Baron Rosen. Acquaintance with the future co-author shocked Glinka: Rosen speaks Russian with a noticeable German accent. The premiere was successful, but Glinka was still not entirely happy with the libretto: "False words were written by Rosen". When Nicholas I learned that Ruslan and Lyudmila was written on Pushkin's subject, he sees it as sedition. The bitter experience of the composer brighten his supporters.
Attack from the SeaAttack from the Sea · 1953
Attack from the Sea
6.01953
MovieWarDrama
The historical and biographic movie about the glorified Russian naval commander Ushakov. France begins aggressive wars. The Russian and allied troops freeing Italy are headed by A. V. Suvorov. The victory in the fortress of Corfu is ensured by operation of the admiral Ushakov.
Castling in the long sideCastling in the long side · 1970
Castling in the long side
6.51970
MovieMysteryCrime
The young Soviet biologist is forced to contend with ... agents of imperialist intelligence. But, as befits a Soviet citizen, he steadfastly fights against the machinations of the enemy and emerges victorious.
Eugene, Little Eugene and KatyushaEugene, Little Eugene and Katyusha · 1967
Eugene, Little Eugene and Katyusha
6.41967
MovieComedyRomance
War, 1944. Soldier Zhenya Kolyshkin, a fragile intellectual from Arbat, sets out on New Year's Eve to collect a parcel, but stumbles upon a German dugout. He manages to escape, but guard duty is inevitable. Zhenya's predicament is brightened by Zhenechka, a communications officer in the Katyusha regiment.
Conspiracy of the DoomedConspiracy of the Doomed · 1950
Conspiracy of the Doomed
5.11950
MovieDrama
In an Eastern European country, a strong political struggle breaks out over the possibility of accepting aid from the Marshall Plan or signing a cooperation treaty with the Soviet Union.
Rimsky-KorsakovRimsky-Korsakov · 1953
Rimsky-Korsakov
7.01953
MovieMusicDrama
Biographical film about the composer Rimskiy-Korsakov. Belongs to the gallery of costume historical and biographical films of the postwar cinema of the Soviet Union. The film tells about the last two decades in the life of Russian composer.
Engineer Kochin's ErrorEngineer Kochin's Error · 1939
Engineer Kochin's Error
5.61939
MovieAdventureThriller
Engineer-designer of the Moscow aviation plant Cochin took the secret blueprints home. He didn't know that foreign intelligence had long been hunting for these blueprints...

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Man of MusicMan of Music · 1952
Man of Music
4.71952
MovieHistoryMusic
The young composer Mikhail Glinka performs his new work at a soiree at earl Vielgorsky's house. However, the public is accustomed to Western music, and reacts coldly to the creation of the composer. This makes him very sad, but soon he decides to go learn the art of music in Italy. After returning from Italy, he is full of desire to write national Russian opera. Vasily Zhukovsky proposes a subject: a feat of Ivan Susanin. Tsar Nicholas I change the name of the opera to A Life for the Tsar and assigns a librettist - Baron Rosen. Acquaintance with the future co-author shocked Glinka: Rosen speaks Russian with a noticeable German accent. The premiere was successful, but Glinka was still not entirely happy with the libretto: "False words were written by Rosen". When Nicholas I learned that Ruslan and Lyudmila was written on Pushkin's subject, he sees it as sedition. The bitter experience of the composer brighten his supporters.

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