Whistle Stop (1963 film)

Whistle Stop
File:Polustanok Russian poster.jpg Russian poster
Russian: Полустанок
Directed by	Boris Barnet
Written by	Boris Barnet Nikolay Pogodin
Starring	Vasiliy Merkurev Yekaterina Mazurova Nadezhda Rumyantseva Boris Novikov A. Berezovskaya
Cinematography	Sergei Poluyanov
Music by	Kirill Molchanov
Production company	Mosfilm
Release date	1963 (1963)
Running time	71 minutes
Country	Soviet Union
Language	Russian

Whistle Stop (Russian: Полустанок) is a 1963 Soviet comedy film directed by Boris Barnet. The film tells about the academician, who is going for a vacation in the village, but there it is not as calm as he expected it to be.

Plot

Academician Pavel Pavlovich, a prominent scientist, takes a vacation to escape the daily hustle of Moscow. Following medical advice, he opts for a simple Russian village instead of resorts or health spas. Hoping to breathe fresh air, relax, and indulge in his favorite hobby of painting, he settles into a dilapidated barn traditionally used by visiting artists. However, his expectations of peace and quiet are quickly dashed. The seemingly remote village is brimming with lively, engaging residents and a constant flurry of events—some humorous, others serious. While the people are kind and the incidents are of local significance, one thing is certain: tranquility is nowhere to be found.

Cast

• Vasiliy Merkurev as Pavel Pavlovich (as V. Merkuryev)
• Yekaterina Mazurova as Grandmother Tatyana (as Ye. Mazurova)
• Nadezhda Rumyantseva as Sima - Kolkhoz accountant (as N. Rumyantseva)
• Boris Novikov as Kolkhoz foreman (as B. Novikov)
• A. Berezovskaya as Klavka - milkmaid
• Elizaveta Nikishchikhina as Zoika - shopgirl (as Ye. Nikishchikhina)
• Aleksandr Potapov as Ivan - tractor driver (as A. Potapov)
• Valeri Ryzhakov as Vasya - driver (as V. Ryzhakov)

External links

• Whistle Stop at IMDb