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The Song of the Don Cossacks

60% | Nov 14, 1956 | Drama, Music

After the death of his Russian mother, nine-year-old orphan Peter lives with Professor Hartmann and his daughter Helga, who cares for him like a mother. Peter is very musical. He especially loves the melancholy songs of the Don Cossack Choir, which remind him of his mother. Because the boy has suffered from a severe heart defect since birth, his doctor, Dr. Stark, has forbidden him any excitement, including music. When one day the Don Cossack Choir's tour bus breaks down near Peter's house with engine trouble, the little boy meets the conductor Serge Jaroff and his famous singers in person.

Featured Crew

Géza von Bolváry
Director
Ingrid Wacker
Editor

Cast

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Claus Biederstaedt
Rolf Bender
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Paul Hörbiger
Professor Hartmann
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Sabine Bethmann
Helga, seine Tochter
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Willy Fritsch
Chefarzt Dr. Burger

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