---
title: "Not a Word about Football"
year: 1973
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/not-a-word-about-football-1973"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 67039
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 72
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Not a Word about Football (1973) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/not-a-word-about-football-1973

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Not a Word about Football is a film first released in 1973. Catalogued under Family. Produced and broadcast by Gorky Film Studios. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Thirteen year old Slavik lies about his age to play football, leading to family complications."

### Why Watch
- Engaging story about a young football player
- Short runtime of one hour and twelve minutes

### Caveats & Content Note
- May have a predictable plot
- Limited availability details provided
- Tone & Suitability: This family film contains no objectionable content noted in the available material.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: family, youth, lighthearted, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/not-a-word-about-football-1973#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Isaak Magiton
- **Networks / Studios**: Gorky Film Studios

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tanya Gorodnicheva** as *Tomka*
- **Vitya Kharitonov** as *Slava*
- **Aleksandr Demyanenko** as *Nadya's & Slava's father*
- **Vladimir Grammatikov** as *Kim Petrovich, football trainer*
- **Tatyana Gavrilova**
- **Ira Volkova** as *Nadya*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What year was the film released?
The film was released in 1973.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The main character is a thirteen year old named Slavik.

### Q: Why does Slavik lie?
He lies about his age in order to play on the children's team.

### Q: What genre is the film?
The film is categorized as family.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is one hour and twelve minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Not a Word about Football — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/67039)

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