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The First Teacher

1965 · 100 min · Director: Andrei Konchalovsky

The First Teacher (1965) is a drama film, directed by Andrei Konchalovsky. It stars Bolot Beyshenaliev and Natalya Arinbasarova. The 100-minute film holds an audience score of 5.5/10.

What The First Teacher Is About

Dyuishen is assigned to the mountainous Kirghiz region of Central Asia by the Young Communist League after he is discharged from the Red Army. It is 1923 and the Civil war has ended. The former soldier becomes a teacher, bringing the Leninist doctrine to the remote Moslem area where elders did not allow children to go to school. He falls in love with one of his students, but the young woman is sold by her father to a wealthy chieftain.

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What is The First Teacher about?

Dyuishen is assigned to the mountainous Kirghiz region of Central Asia by the Young Communist League after he is discharged from the Red Army. It is 1923 and the Civil war has ended.

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How long is The First Teacher?

The First Teacher runs for 100 minutes (1h 40m).

When did The First Teacher come out?

The First Teacher was released in 1965.

Who directed The First Teacher?

The First Teacher was directed by Andrei Konchalovsky.

Who stars in The First Teacher?

The First Teacher stars Bolot Beyshenaliev, Natalya Arinbasarova, Idris Nogajbayev, Darkul Kuyukova.

What is The First Teacher's rating?

The First Teacher holds 7.4/10 on IMDb and 5.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.

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