The Drummer's Fate Explained

The Drummer's Fate
Native Name:Russian: Судьба барабанщика
Director:Viktor Eisymont
Music:Lev Shvarts
Cinematography:Bentsion Monastyrsky
Runtime:90 min.
Country:Soviet Union
Language:Russian
Studio:Gorky Film Studio

The Drummer's Fate (Russian: Судьба барабанщика|Sudba barabanshchika) is a 1955 Soviet adventure drama film directed by Viktor Eisymont. It is based on the 1939 book of the same name by Arkady Gaidar.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Plot

In the life of Sergei Batashov, a young drummer of a pioneer organization, trouble comes. His father, an engineer at a secret factory, is arrested for losing documents. Guilty of this his stepmother marries and leaves Sergei alone.

Using the trustfulness of the boy left to himself in the Batashovs' apartment, a criminal espionage organization was established. Introducing themselves as distant relatives of the boy, they use it for their own purposes, forcing them to acquaint them with his father's colleagues.

Cast

Notes and References

  1. http://perovo.mos.ru/presscenter/news/detail/7432312.html В «Березке» покажут детские отечественные фильмы
  2. https://perovo.vaonews.ru/?p=49586 «Берёзка» приглашает юных перовчан на лучшее отечественное кино для детей
  3. http://www.spb.aif.ru/culture/person/ot_blokady_do_varyaga_luchshie_filmy_rehttpwwwaifruarticlesmanagementeditid2141629popupzhissera_viktora_eysymonta От блокады до «Варяга». Лучшие фильмы режиссера Виктора Эйсымонта
  4. https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/3041817 Детское кино
  5. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0187527/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm Судьба барабанщика (1956) Full Cast & Crew