Russia / Aug 01, 1959
Morning Star (1959)
Directed by Roman Tikhomirov
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1h 12min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
A film-ballet featuring performers from the Kyrgyz State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre. It is based on a national legend about faithful and all‑conquering love. The story follows a beautiful young maiden named Cholpon, who has the misfortune of crossing paths with Ai‑Dai, an evil vampire. Ai‑Dai drinks Cholpon’s blood and takes over her body. Now controlling the girl’s form, Ai‑Dai enters the palace, where she aims to win the affection of a handsome and unsuspecting prince.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Valentin Zhilyayev | episode |
Genres
DramaMusic
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Чолпон – утренняя звезда |
| Original language | Pусский (RU) |
| Spoken languages | Pусский |
| Production countries | Soviet Union |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Lenfilm, Kirghizfilm |
| Release date | 1 agosto 1959 |
| Writer | Isaak Menaker, Nurdin Tugelov, Apollinariy Dudko, Roman Tikhomirov |
| Editing | Isaac Glikman |
| Cinematography | Apollinariy Dudko |
| Assistant directors | Roman Tikhomirov |
| Camera operators | Apollinariy Dudko |
| Additional photography | Apollinariy Dudko |
| Production design | Alexander Black |
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| Art direction | Alexander Black |
| Set decoration | Alexander Black |
| Music | Mikhail Raukhverger, Yevgeni Nesterov |
| Sound | Mikhail Raukhverger, Yevgeni Nesterov |
Release dates
Theatrical release
TV
Finland / Feb 27, 1963
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