Cast
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Vasiliy Shukshin
as Иван Сергеевич Расторгуев — алтайский хлебороб-тракторист
Lidiya Fedoseyeva-Shukshina
as Нюра Расторгуева
Vsevolod Sanayev
as Сергей Федорович Степанов, профессор-языковед из Москвы
Zinoviy Gerdt
as Друг профессора Степанова
Ivan Ryzhov
as Старший проводник поезда «Бийск-Москва»
Stanislav Lyubshin
as Иван, сын профессора Степанова, социолог
Lyubov Sokolova
as Проводница поезда «Бийск-Москва»
Georgi Burkov
as Виктор Александрович («Конструктор»), поездной вор
Yuriy Filimonov
as Chief doctor at the sanatorium
Vadim Zakharchenko
as Business traveller
Yelizaveta Uvarova
as
Lubov Mysheva
as
Viktor Filippov
as
Aleksei Loktev
as
Valentina Kutsenko
as
Crew
Director
- Vasiliy Shukshin
Writer
- Vasiliy Shukshin
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Happy-Go-Lucky examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of a period setting that reflects societal issues of its time. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Vasiliy Shukshin brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1972, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Happy-Go-Lucky took approximately 27 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 103 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 141 minutes long.
- The musical score contains over 66 unique compositions.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
- The screenplay went through 9 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
Historical Context
- In 1972, when this film was released:
- Disco music dominated popular culture.
- Environmental awareness was growing as a social concern.
- The film industry was dominated by major studios, with independent cinema still in its early development.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: April 2, 1972
- Runtime: 1h 43m
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