The Secret of the Third Planet

1981 0h 50m RU

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7.8

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★7.4TMDB · 129★7.8IMDB · 4,423

AnimationScience FictionAdventureFamily

Synopsis

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At the end of the 22nd century Alisa Seleznyova, her father Professor Seleznyov and pilot Zelyony go on a space expedition to find rare animals for Moscow Zoo. On the way they seem to encounter a mysterious conspiracy led by Doctor Verhovtsev against legendary Two Captains Kim and Buran. The only clue is a talking bird Сhatterer [Govorun] that our heroes accidentally took possession of.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Olga Gromova
Alisa Seleznyova (voice)
Vsevolod Larionov
Pr. Seleznev / Сhatterer (voice)
Yuri Volyntsev
Captain Zelyony (voice)
Vasiliy Livanov
Gromozeka (voice)
Grigoriy Shpigel
Jollier Oo (voice)
Igor Yasulovich
Earer (voice)
Vladimir Druzhnikov
Captain Kim (voice)
Vladimir Kenigson
Robot at Shelezyaka Planet (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Roman Kachanov
Writers: Kir Bulychyov, Geliy Arkadev, Alla Goreva
Languages: Russian
Countries: Soviet Union

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RUNTIME

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Tight 50-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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45 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Roman Kachanov, shot by Teodor Bunimovich. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Olga Vasilenko shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Olga Gromova and Vsevolod Larionov and Yuri Volyntsev carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0211653 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Roman Kachanov directs. Teodor Bunimovich behind the camera. Olga Vasilenko cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Soviet Union. Dialogue in Russian.

Trivia

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1Tight 50-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
245 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by Roman Kachanov, shot by Teodor Bunimovich. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Olga Vasilenko shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Olga Gromova and Vsevolod Larionov and Yuri Volyntsev carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0211653 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Classified under 10 themes, including "starship", "rescue mission", "alien life-form", "alien planet".
8Released under 11 different titles around the world.