Movie: About Sidorov Vova

Top 2 Billed Cast

Sergei Yursky
Сергей Юрский

Narrator / Others (voice)

Eduard Nazarov
Эдуард Назаров

Grandfather (voice)

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    A screen adaptation of the satirical poem by Eduard Uspensky. Vova Sidorov is the only child in a big family, growing up without a father. Everything he cherished, but a summons from the recruitment office turns everything on its head!

  • Release Date

    1985-09-07

  • Average

    6.75

  • Rating:

    3.4 starts
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  • Languages:

    Pусский
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