December 25, 1961
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When the Trees Were Tall (1961)

Name: When the Trees Were Tall
Genre: Romance, Drama
Released: 1961-12-25

1h 35m

Running Time

December 25, 1961
Release Date

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Plot.

The story of a man who routinely dodges all responsibility, bemoans fate, spends his days boozing, and refuses to work. The act of playing long-lost father to a pretty teenager spurs him to turn over a new leaf.

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Release Date
December 25, 1961

Original Name
Когда деревья были большими

Status
Released

Running Time
1h 35m

Genres
Romance Drama

Last updated: 2025-02-10

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When the Trees Were Tall (Russian: Когда деревья были большими, translit. Kogda derevya byli bolshimi) is a 1961 Soviet romantic drama film directed by Lev Kulidzhanov. The film was screened at the 1962 Cannes Film Festival.

This film happened to be one of the first for Yuri Nikulin. This was also one of the most significant role for Inna Gulaya's career, female lead role performer in this film. It was also Lydmila Chursina's debut film.