Behind the Footlights
Russian Empire, the middle of the XIX century. Aged, beggar dramatic actor Lev Gurych Sinichkin, in search of work, wanders through the cities with his young daughter Liza. They dream that Lisa someday will succeed on stage and become a famous actress.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | На подмостках сцены |
| Year | 1956 |
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Genre | Romance, Comedy |
| Director | Konstantin Yudin |
| Runtime | 84 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.0/10 (1 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Behind the Footlights is a solid entry rated 7.0/10. Not a masterpiece, but quality work that won't leave you disappointed.
A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.
A classic from 1956. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Vasili Merkuryev
Lev Gurych Sinichkin
Liliya Yudina
Liza Sinichkina
Tatyana Karpova
Raisa Surmilova
Nikolai Afanasyev
Serge Vetrinsky
Mikhail Yanshin
Fyodor Borzikov
Yuri Lyubimov
Graf Zefirov
Sergei Blinnikov
Pyotr Pustoslavtsev
Stanislav Chekan
Stepan
Aleksandr Sashin-Nikolsky
Prompter
Grigori Abrikosov
Kozachinsky
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