Halfway Up the Tree
Halfway Up the Tree
1978, RU. Directed by Pavel Khomsky.
England in the second half of the 20th century. After a long military service abroad, General Fitzbatress returns home. He is greeted by his adult hippie son and pregnant daughter. The general sincerely tries to understand his wife's and children's life principles. The play presents a unique perspective on the issue of fathers and children, showcasing the exceptional acting skills of the cast. The production is based on a play by Peter Ustinov.
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- RU
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Pavel KhomskyDirector
- Rostislav Plyattgeneral Sir Mallay Fitzbuttress
- Tamara ChernovaLady Fitzbuttress
- Larisa NaumkinaJudy
- Vyacheslav ButenkoRobert
- Irina MuravyovaHelga
- Inna AlenikovaLeslie
- Mikhail LvovTiny Gillyatt Brown
- Aleksandr LenkovBasil Atterwood
- Aleksey Konsovskiyvicar
- Aleksandr Bachurkinsoldier
- Evgeny Danchevskysoldier
- Andrei Tsimbalsoldier
Details
- Released
- 30 October 1978
- Original title
- На полпути к вершине
- Country
- Soviet Union
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Halfway Up the Tree runs 135 minutes (2h 15m).
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Which OTT platform is Halfway Up the Tree on?
Halfway Up the Tree isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 October 1978. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Halfway Up the Tree?
If you liked Halfway Up the Tree, try Clear History, Ricky Gervais: Mortality, John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City.
Who directed Halfway Up the Tree?
Halfway Up the Tree (1978) was directed by Pavel Khomsky and stars Rostislav Plyatt, Tamara Chernova, Larisa Naumkina.