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The Song of the Don Cossacks

1956·Movie
1h 35min
57
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Moving and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality8
  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

After the death of his Russian mother, nine-year-old orphan Peter lives with Professor Hartmann and his daughter Helga, who cares for him like a mother. Peter is very musical. He especially loves the melancholy songs of the Don Cossack Choir, which remind him of his mother. Because the boy has suffered from a severe heart defect since birth, his doctor, Dr. Stark, has forbidden him any excitement, including music. When one day the Don Cossack Choir's tour bus breaks down near Peter's house with engine trouble, the little boy meets the conductor Serge Jaroff and his famous singers in person.
Post-War GermanyMusical DramaFamily RelationshipsChildhood IllnessChoir MusicRedemption Through MusicEmotional StorytellingMelancholy ThemesClassical Music

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Is The Song of the Don Cossacks worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 4.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Song of the Don Cossacks?

1 h 35 min

The Song of the Don Cossacks runs 1 h 35 min.

What language is The Song of the Don Cossacks in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany.