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The Republic of ShKID (1966)

6.519661h 43mRU
FamilyComedyDrama

Directed by Gennadi Poloka

Rating

6.5/10

Runtime

1h 43m

Language

RU

Release

December 29, 1966

Director

Gennadi Poloka

Overview

The film is based on the eponymous book, written by two former street gangsters - Grigori Belykh and Leonid Panteleyev. Film is set in the 1920s St. Petersburg, Russia. Streets of the city are full of the homeless boys. They are caught to be raised and educated at the correction school named after D...

Cast

Sergei Yursky

Sergei Yursky

Vicknixor

Yuliya Burygina

Yuliya Burygina

Elanlyum

Pavel Luspekayev

Pavel Luspekayev

Kostalmed

Aleksandr Melnikov

Aleksandr Melnikov

Alnikpop

Anatoli Stolbov

Anatoli Stolbov

Palvan

Georgy Kolosov

Georgy Kolosov

Meftakhutdyn

Vera Titova

Vera Titova

Marta

Violetta Zhukhimovich

Violetta Zhukhimovich

Tonya Markoni

Lev Vajnshtejn

Lev Vajnshtejn

Yankel

Viktor Perevalov

Viktor Perevalov

Goga

Anatoliy Podshivalov

Anatoliy Podshivalov

Tsygan

Yuri Rychkov

Yuri Rychkov

Kupa Kupych Genialniy

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Republic of ShKID (1966), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

The film is based on the eponymous book, written by two former street gangsters - Grigori Belykh and Leonid Panteleyev. Film is set in the 1920s St. Petersburg, Russia. Streets of the city are full of the homeless boys. They are caught to be raised and educated at the correction school named after Dostoevsky. The boys are street smart and difficult. But the faculty stands up to the challenge. The teaches are being devoted and caring, and gradually win the respect of the most difficult kids. The school director Vicknixor is a refined intellectual, who becomes a role model for the boys.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Republic of ShKID. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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