Adapted from four different Russian folk-tales, this early Soviet fantasy film tells the story of Emelya the Fool, who, fishing one day, catches a talking pike who pleads for his life and in return grants Emelya wishes for a life spared.
Yemelya
Tsar Gorokh
Cook
Mukhamed-aga
Tsarevna Nesmeyana
General (as L. Potyomkin)
Herald
Nurse (as T. Strukova)
Nurse
Mama Emeli
Writer
Director
Editor
Production Design
Director of Photography
Original Music Composer
Sound Director
Camera Operator
Makeup & Hair
Choreographer
VFX Director of Photography
VFX Supervisor
Conductor
Producer