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Gena the Crocodile

Original title: Krokodil Gena
  • 1969
  • TV-Y
  • 20m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
2.6K
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Gena the Crocodile (1969)
Stop Motion AnimationAnimationFamilyShort

Cheburashka is a creature unknown to science. After the zoo rejects him, he becomes lonely and wants friends. Meanwhile, a crocodile named Gena is in the same boat and seeks friendship. The ... Read allCheburashka is a creature unknown to science. After the zoo rejects him, he becomes lonely and wants friends. Meanwhile, a crocodile named Gena is in the same boat and seeks friendship. The two meet and build a house for the lonely.Cheburashka is a creature unknown to science. After the zoo rejects him, he becomes lonely and wants friends. Meanwhile, a crocodile named Gena is in the same boat and seeks friendship. The two meet and build a house for the lonely.

  • Director
    • Roman Kachanov
  • Writers
    • Eduard Uspenskiy
    • Roman Kachanov
  • Stars
    • Vasiliy Livanov
    • Klara Rumyanova
    • Vladimir Rautbart
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    2.6K
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    • Director
      • Roman Kachanov
    • Writers
      • Eduard Uspenskiy
      • Roman Kachanov
    • Stars
      • Vasiliy Livanov
      • Klara Rumyanova
      • Vladimir Rautbart
    • 2User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Vasiliy Livanov
    Vasiliy Livanov
    • Gena
    • (voice)
    • (as V. Livanov)
    Klara Rumyanova
    Klara Rumyanova
    • Cheburashka
    • (voice)
    • (as K. Rumyanova)
    Vladimir Rautbart
    Vladimir Rautbart
    • Shapoklyak
    • (voice)
    • (as V. Rautbart)
    Vladimir Kenigson
    Vladimir Kenigson
    • Salesman
    • (voice)
    • (as V. Kenigson)
    Tamara Dmitrieva
    • Galya
    • (voice)
    • (as T. Dmitrieva)
    • Director
      • Roman Kachanov
    • Writers
      • Eduard Uspenskiy
      • Roman Kachanov
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    9thatgraograman

    Heartwarming

    First episode of the Soviet stop-motion animated film series of "Cheburashka". I grew up on animations like this, and rewatching it makes me simply happy, filled with nostalgia. You have to emphasize how incredible kind and innocent this animation is in comparison to today's cartoons. The story of Gena the Crocodile and the "animal unknown to science" Cheburashka is about friendship, helpfulness and compassion - definitely teaching a kid what the important things in life are. The following 3 episodes are: Cheburashka (1971), Shapoklyak (1974), Cheburashka Goes to School (1983)

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    • Trivia
      The film's heroes became part of the Russian mass culture, the film itself is considered a cult.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Other Day 1961-2003: Our Era: Namedni 1969 (1997)

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    • Release date
      • 1969 (Soviet Union)
    • Country of origin
      • Soviet Union
    • Language
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • Крокодил Гена
    • Production company
      • Soyuzmultfilm
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      • 20m

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