About this movie
Banned in the Soviet Union for its "negative" content and never released, Kalatozov was forced to retreat from filmmaking for seven years because of this film. The film sets out to illustrate the old adage, "For want of a nail, the battle was lost," showing how the inferior quality of something so trivial as a nail in a soldier's boot leads inexorably to the capture of an armored train. Kalatozov had intended to demonstrate the crucial and universal importance of efficiency in Soviet industry, but the government decided that his fable gave a negative impression of the Red Army's capabilities.
Quick facts
Year
1931
Runtime
53m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.7/10
Votes
15
Genre
Drama, War
Director
Language
KA
Cast
🎭 Drama
🎭 War
🎬 Mikheil Kalatozishvili
👤 Aleqsandre Jaliashvili
👤 Siko Palavandishvili
👤 Akaki Khorava
propaganda
film parable
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Questions about The Nail in the Boot
How long is The Nail in the Boot?
The Nail in the Boot has a runtime of 53m ( and 53 minutes).
Who directed The Nail in the Boot?
The Nail in the Boot was directed by Mikheil Kalatozishvili and released in 1931.
What genre is The Nail in the Boot?
The Nail in the Boot is a Drama, War film (1931).
Who stars in The Nail in the Boot?
The cast of The Nail in the Boot includes Aleqsandre Jaliashvili, Siko Palavandishvili, Akaki Khorava, Arkadi Khintibidze, Kirile Macharadze.
What is the TMDB rating for The Nail in the Boot?
The Nail in the Boot has a TMDB rating of 6.7/10 based on 15 votes.
