The Steppe (La steppa) 62 years old

The Steppe

Based on a Anton Chekhov short story, this slight tale has some good moments as the drama of a young boy's journey unfolds. The lad comes from peasant stock, and one day his family decides it would be best for him to go live with his uncle in the city. The only problem is that the city is all the way across the Russian steppes, and at this time in history, that arduous journey could only be undertaken by horse and carriage. Reminiscent of the American pioneer wagon trains heading West, the tale lacks any attacks from hostile forces but is filled with charming vignettes. In one part of the journey, the boy comes across some fishermen along a river, harpooning their catch for the day. In another segment, he is entertained when some folk dancers do a lively show. But in general, it is too long and unmomentous a journey to hold attention well for nearly two hours.

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The Steppe Cast

Name Character
Paolo Stoppa He was 55, 81 years old when he died
Milan Srdoč He was 42, 68 years old when he died as Vassia
Marina Vlady She was 23, now 85 years old as Comtesse Dranitsky
Pavle Vuisić He was 35, 62 years old when he died as Kuzmiciov
Stole Aranđelović He was 31, 62 years old when he died as Kiriuka
Charles Vanel He was 69, 96 years old when he died as Pére Christophore
Mira Stupica She was 38, 93 years old when she died as Nastasia
Ljuba Tadić He was 32, 76 years old when he died as Jemelian
Milan Bosiljčić
Cristina Gaioni She was 21, now 83 years old as La fille du fleuve
Milorad Majić He was 55, 68 years old when he died as Pantalei

The Steppe Crew

Name Department
Anton Chekhov as Novel. He was 102 (44) years old when He died Writing
Alberto Lattuada as Director. He was 47 (90) years old when He died Directing
Alberto Lattuada as Writer. He was 47 (90) years old when He died Writing
The Steppe poster
The Steppe (62 years)

  • Release day: Tuesday, March 06, 1962
  • Runtime: 100 minutes