The Beginning of the Legend

The film tells about the childhood of Yuri Gagarin, about that time of life, which, in his own words, played an important role in shaping his character: war, the occupation of their villages by the Germans, famine, the theft of the elder brother and sister to Germany, the expulsion of the Nazis from Smolensk, moving family in the city of Gzhatsk.

Release Date

April 11, 1977

Status

Released

Original Title

Так начиналась легенда

Runtime

1h 2min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Russian

Production Companies

Gorky Film Studios