Movie

The Childhood of Maxim Gorky

★ 5.8(27)19381h 40m

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Good to know

Director: Mark Donskoy
Release date: 1938-09-27
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: Russian
Status: Released
Country: Soviet Union
Studio: Soyuzdetfilm
Part of: The Gorky Collection

About The Childhood of Maxim Gorky

The Childhood of Maxim Gorky is a 1938 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Mark Donskoy, starring Aleksei Lyarsky, Varvara Massalitinova and Mikhail Troyanovsky. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 27 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Childhood of Maxim Gorky in Brazil — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Young Maxim grows up under the czarist regime with his grandparents as guardians. Continually demeaned by his martinet grandfather, Maxim is drawn to his warm-hearted grandmother, who instills in him the willingness to pursue his writing muse.

Cast

Aleksei Lyarsky

Aleksei Peshkov

Varvara Massalitinova

Akulina Ivanva Kashirin

Mikhail Troyanovsky

Vasili Vasilyevich Kashirin

Yelizaveta Alekseyeva

Varvara Kashirina Peshkova

Aleksandr Zhukov

Mikhail Kashirin, an uncle

K. Zubkov

Old Grigori

Daniil Sagal

Vanya, aka 'Gypsy'

Sergey Tikhonravov

The Lodger

Vyacheslav Novikov

Yakov Kashirin

Igor Smirnov

Alexei, aka 'Lenka' or 'Lex', a crippled boy

E. Mamaev

Sacha Kashirin, nephew

V. Korochentchikov

Mikhail's son, also named Sacha

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Childhood of Maxim Gorky in Brazil?+

The Childhood of Maxim Gorky is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Brazil. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Childhood of Maxim Gorky on Netflix?+

The Childhood of Maxim Gorky is not on Netflix in Brazil right now.

How long is The Childhood of Maxim Gorky?+

The Childhood of Maxim Gorky has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in The Childhood of Maxim Gorky?+

The Childhood of Maxim Gorky stars Aleksei Lyarsky, Varvara Massalitinova, Mikhail Troyanovsky, Yelizaveta Alekseyeva and Aleksandr Zhukov.

When did The Childhood of Maxim Gorky come out?+

The Childhood of Maxim Gorky is a 1938 movie directed by Mark Donskoy.

What genre is The Childhood of Maxim Gorky?+

The Childhood of Maxim Gorky is Drama film.

Who directed The Childhood of Maxim Gorky?+

The Childhood of Maxim Gorky was directed by Mark Donskoy.