What is The Scarlet Flower?
The Scarlet Flower is a family and fantasy television movie released on August 25, 1978, with a runtime of one hour and six minutes. The story is set in a fairytale Russia of hundreds of years ago and centers on a merchant.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1978
- Release date
- Aug 25, 1978
- Genres
- Family, Fantasy, TV Movie
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.1/10
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The Scarlet Flower is a family and fantasy television movie released on August 25, 1978, with a runtime of one hour and six minutes. The story is set in a fairytale Russia of hundreds of years ago and centers on a merchant. As the merchant is making a journey to market, his three daughters each ask for a present to be brought back for them. The available records provide these details about the film's premise, release date, runtime, and genre classifications. Further plot points, character names, and cast or crew details are not included in the provided reference materials and are therefore omitted from this historical and archival overview.
Should you watch it?
“A merchant encounters a mysterious forest creature after seeking a magical flower for his youngest daughter.”
- It serves as a significant Russian cultural adaptation of the Beauty and the Beast narrative.
- The film is based on the well-known fairy tale by Sergey Aksakov.
- It provides a historical look at Soviet-era children's fantasy filmmaking.
- The film's pacing and style are reflective of 1970s Soviet children's cinema, which may not appeal to all modern viewers.
Watch it if you are interested in international folklore or historical adaptations of the Beauty and the Beast story.
This is a family-friendly fantasy film with a deliberate, traditional pace characteristic of its era.
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Is this film worth watching?
It is worth watching if you have an interest in Soviet-era fantasy films or different cultural interpretations of the Beauty and the Beast story.
Where can I stream this film?
Availability varies by region and platform; you should check local digital archives or specialized Soviet film streaming services.
How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of one hour and six minutes.
Is this a series or a standalone film?
It is a standalone feature-length film.
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