The Steppe

Synopsis

Based on a Anton Chekhov short story, this slight tale has some good moments as the drama of a young boy's journey unfolds. The lad comes from peasant stock, and one day his family decides it would be best for him to go live with his uncle in the city. The only problem is that the city is all the way across the Russian steppes, and at this time in history, that arduous journey could only be undertaken by horse and carriage. Reminiscent of the American pioneer wagon trains heading West, the tale lacks any attacks from hostile forces but is filled with charming vignettes. In one part of the journey, the boy comes across some fishermen along a river, harpooning their catch for the day. In another segment, he is entertained when some folk dancers do a lively show. But in general, it is too long and unmomentous a journey to hold attention well for nearly two hours.

Main Cast

Charles Vanel

Pére Christophore

Age : 96 | Popularity : 18%

Daniele Spallone

Iégoruska

Age : N/A | Popularity : 0%

Cristina Gaïoni

La fille du fleuve

Age : N/A | Popularity : 20%

Pavle Vuisić

Kuzmiciov

Age : N/A | Popularity : 17%

Marina Vlady

Comtesse Dranitsky

Age : N/A | Popularity : 100%

Pero Kvrgić

Mossèi

Age : 97 | Popularity : 11%

Michèle Bailly

La Gitane

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Ljuba Tadić

Jemelian

Age : 76 | Popularity : 16%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Alberto Lattuada
Writing	Novel	Anton Chekhov
	Writer	Enzo Curreli Alberto Lattuada Tullio Pinelli
Department	Role	Name

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