The Steppe (1962)
1h 40m
Running Time
March 6, 1962Release Date
Plot.
Based on a Anton Chekhov short story, this slight tale has some good moments as the drama of a young boy's journey unfolds. The lad comes from peasant stock, and one day his family decides it would be best for him to go live with his uncle in the city. The only problem is that the city is all the way across the Russian steppes, and at this time in history, that arduous journey could only be undertaken by horse and carriage. Reminiscent of the American pioneer wagon trains heading West, the tale lacks any attacks from hostile forces but is filled with charming vignettes. In one part of the journey, the boy comes across some fishermen along a river, harpooning their catch for the day. In another segment, he is entertained when some folk dancers do a lively show. But in general, it is too long and unmomentous a journey to hold attention well for nearly two hours.
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Cast & Crew.
Charles Vanel
Pére Christophore
Daniele Spallone
Iégoruska
Cristina Gaïoni
La fille du fleuve
Pavle Vuisić
Kuzmiciov
Marina Vlady
Comtesse Dranitsky
Pero Kvrgić
Mossèi
Alberto Lattuada
Director
Michèle Bailly
La Gitane
Anton Chekhov
Writer
Enzo Curreli
Writer
Ljuba Tadić
Jemelian
Mira Stupica
Nastasia
Tullio Pinelli
Writer
Alenka Rančić
La madre di Jegor
Moris Ergas
Producer
Petar Prličko
Sliopka
Media.
Details.
Release DateMarch 6, 1962
Original NameLa steppa
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 40m
Genres
Wiki.
La steppa is a 1962 Italian adventure film directed by Alberto Lattuada. It was entered into the 12th Berlin International Film Festival.