Movie

The Republic of ShKID

★ 6.6(38)19661h 43m

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Good to know

Director: Gennadi Poloka
Release date: 1966-12-29
Runtime: 1h 43m
Language: Russian
Status: Released
Country: Soviet Union
Studio: Lenfilm

About The Republic of ShKID

The Republic of ShKID is a 1966 movie in the Family, Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Gennadi Poloka, starring Sergei Yursky, Yuliya Burygina and Pavel Luspekayev. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 38 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Republic of ShKID in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Sergei Yursky

Vicknixor

Yuliya Burygina

Elanlyum

Pavel Luspekayev

Kostalmed

Aleksandr Melnikov

Alnikpop

Anatoli Stolbov

Palvan

Georgy Kolosov

Meftakhutdyn

Vera Titova

Marta

Violetta Zhukhimovich

Tonya Markoni

Lev Vajnshtejn

Yankel

Viktor Perevalov

Goga

Anatoliy Podshivalov

Tsygan

Yuri Rychkov

Kupa Kupych Genialniy

Themes & keywords

street urchinschool principalrussian historyyouth correctional facilityeccentric leader

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Republic of ShKID in Italy?+

The Republic of ShKID is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Republic of ShKID on Netflix?+

The Republic of ShKID is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is The Republic of ShKID?+

The Republic of ShKID has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

Who stars in The Republic of ShKID?+

The Republic of ShKID stars Sergei Yursky, Yuliya Burygina, Pavel Luspekayev, Aleksandr Melnikov and Anatoli Stolbov.

When did The Republic of ShKID come out?+

The Republic of ShKID is a 1966 movie directed by Gennadi Poloka.

What genre is The Republic of ShKID?+

The Republic of ShKID is Family, Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed The Republic of ShKID?+

The Republic of ShKID was directed by Gennadi Poloka.