The Tightrope Walker
1972, Russian. Directed by Vladimir Golovanov.
The story takes place in a mountain village in Dagestan. It follows a boy named Murat and his sister Tamara. The film centers on the ancient local art of tightrope walking, which is deeply rooted in Dagestani culture. The plot explores how the children connect with this tradition, face various trials, and ultimately discover courage and a sense of identity.
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
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- Released
- 30 April 1972
- Original title
- Канатоходец
- Country
- Soviet Union
- Written by
- Nuratdin Yusupov
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How long is The Tightrope Walker?
The Tightrope Walker runs 63 minutes (1h 3m).
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Which OTT platform is The Tightrope Walker on?
The Tightrope Walker isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 April 1972. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Tightrope Walker?
If you liked The Tightrope Walker, try The Young One, Bastard Out of Carolina, Hounddog.
Who directed The Tightrope Walker?
The Tightrope Walker (1972) was directed by Vladimir Golovanov and stars A.Magomedaliev, I.Abdurakhmanova, Akhmed Abakarov.