

Red Poppies of Issyk-Kul
1971, Russian. Directed by Bolotbek Shamshiyev.
Directed by Bolotbek Shamshiyev, the movie shows Kyrgyzstan under early Soviet rule; and tells us about opium contrabanda across the border.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Bolotbek ShamshiyevDirector
- Suimenkul ChokmorovKarabalta
- Boris KhimichevKokorev
- Sovetbek DzhumadylovBayzak
- Amina UmurzakovaKempir
- Aliman DzhangorozovaAyimzhan
- Aiturgan TemirovaKalycha
- Gunta VirkavaOlga
- Yeleubai UmurzakovKalmat
- Arstanbek IrsalievAtai
- Abdy IbraimovGolden Mouth
- Akhmed ShamiyevMashan
- Marklen IbraevIbrai
Details
- Released
- 5 December 1971
- Original title
- Алые маки Иссык-куля
- Country
- Soviet Union
- Written by
- Yuri Sokol, Vasiliy Sokol
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How long is Red Poppies of Issyk-Kul?
Red Poppies of Issyk-Kul runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
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Which OTT platform is Red Poppies of Issyk-Kul on?
Red Poppies of Issyk-Kul isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 December 1971. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Red Poppies of Issyk-Kul?
If you liked Red Poppies of Issyk-Kul, try Emperor, Lawless, Extreme Prejudice.
Who directed Red Poppies of Issyk-Kul?
Red Poppies of Issyk-Kul (1971) was directed by Bolotbek Shamshiyev and stars Suimenkul Chokmorov, Boris Khimichev, Sovetbek Dzhumadylov.