Legend of Rustam (1972)
DramaHistoryAdventureFamilyFantasy
An epic legend about the exploits of the legendary hero Rustam - a brave warrior who is always ready to come to the aid of those who need her. The story is based on Ferdowsi's poem "Shah-Nam". The first part of the "Exploits of Rustam" dilogy, which is continued by the film "Rustam and Suhrab" (1972).
Director:
Boris Kimyagarov
Writer:
Grigoriy Koltunov
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Bimbulat Vatayev as Rustam |
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Svetlana Norbayeva as Tahmina |
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Otar Koberidze as Cavus |
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Alim Khodzhayev as Poet |
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Makhmudzhan Vakhidov as Daeva Tulad |
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Mukhamejan Kasymov as Zal |
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Nozukmo Shomansurova as Rudabe |
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Givi Tokhadze as Tus |
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Tariyel Qasimov as Give |
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Givi Jajanidze as Gudarz |
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German Nurkhanov as Tuvlad |
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Gia Kobakhidze as Gurgin |
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N. Sanakoev as Bahram |
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Khodzhakuli Rakhmatullaev as Khalaf |
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Mayram Isayeva as The Maid |
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D. Anvarov as Guide Boy |
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Gulsara Abdullayeva as Young Mother |
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Razak Khamrayev as Houma (uncredited) |
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Muhammad Khalilov as |
| Writing | Ferdowsi | Story |
| Writing | Grigoriy Koltunov | Screenplay |
| Directing | Boris Kimyagarov | Director |
| Camera | Davlat Khudanazarov | Director of Photography |
| Art | Shavkat Abdusalamov | Production Design |
| Editing | Elena Bazhenova | Editor |
| Sound | Arif Melikov | Original Music Composer |