Mysterious Discovery

Mysterious Discovery
Directed by	Boris Buneev
Written by	Valentina Spirina
Produced by	Boris Krakowski
Starring	Aleksey Alekseev Igor Bezyayev Nikolay Grabbe Mikhail Gluzsky Aleksei Gribov
Cinematography	Gavriil Egiazarov
Edited by	Yevgenia Abdirkina
Music by	Vladimir Mikhailovich Yurovsky
Production company	Gorky Film Studios
Release date	1953 (1953)
Running time	72 minutes
Country	Soviet Union
Language	Russian

Mysterious Discovery (Russian: Таинственная находка) is a 1953 Soviet family adventure film directed by Boris Buneev.

The film tells how a group of schoolchildren in a remote Arctic village embarks on an expedition to learn about a local hero, discovering the power of friendship and perseverance as they honor his legacy of bravery during the Crimean War.

Plot

In the Arctic settlement of Rybachy, a group of schoolchildren discovers an old rifle, inspiring them to organize an expedition to learn about the life of local folk hero Guriy Gagarka.

During the Crimean War, Gagarka sacrificed his life to ground an English frigate, enabling the local militia to rally and repel an English landing force. His heroic deed became a lasting symbol of courage and patriotism, boosting the morale of partisans during the Great Patriotic War.

The challenges the students face during their journey strengthen their friendship. Guided by their new history teacher, Yekaterina Sergeyevna, and their scout leader, Anton, the class rises to the occasion, fulfilling their promise to the crew of the trawler *Slavny* by completing the school year with excellent grades.

Cast

In alphabetical order

• Aleksey Alekseev as Stepan Golovin
• Igor Bezyayev as Nikanor Sarvanov
• B. Dorochov as Andrei
• Mikhail Gluzsky as Segey Chernyshev
• Nikolay Grabbe as British lieutenant
• Valentin Grachyov as Vasia Golovin
• Aleksei Gribov as Nikanor Sarvanov
• Georgi Gumilevsky as Prokhor Brusnichkin
• Larisa Matvienko as Gagarka's wife
• Andrei Petrov as Aleksei Golovin
• Alexandr Pokrovsky as Stepa Brusnichkin
• Aleksei Pokrovsky as episode
• Nikolai Rybnikov as Sailor
• Ekaterina Savinova as Ekaterina Sotnikova
• A. Shmurakova as Luda
• Nikolay Smorchkov as Sailor
• Aleksandr Susnin as Anton
• Yevgeny Teterin as British captain
• Andrei Tsimbal as Geologist
• Yan Yanakiyev as Sailor
• Gennadi Yudin as Guriy Gagarka

Bibliography

• Natalja Čemodanova / Alfred Krautz. International Directory of Cinematographers, Set-And Costume Designers in Film: Soviet Union. Saur, 1995.

External links

• Mysterious Discovery at IMDb