Cheburashka (1971 film)

Cheburashka (Russian: Чебурашка) is a 1971 Soviet animated film directed by Roman Kachanov.^[1]

Cheburashka
Russian	Чебурашка
Directed by	Roman Kachanov
Written by	Eduard Uspensky Roman Kachanov
Starring	Klara Rumyanova Vasily Livanov
Cinematography	Teodor Bunimovich
Music by	Vladimir Shainsky
Release date	June 6, 1971 (1971-06-06)
Running time	20 min 6 sec
Country	Soviet Union
Language	Russian

Plot

Cheburashka wishes Gena the Crocodile a happy birthday and gives him a toy helicopter as a gift. When they launch the helicopter, Cheburashka accidentally holds onto it and is carried a great distance. Later, they encounter a group of pioneers and express their desire to join the organization. Initially, the pioneers suggest that they stay in the pet corner, but Gena and Cheburashka insist on becoming full members.

After some discussion, it becomes apparent that neither Gena nor Cheburashka knows how to build birdhouses, start campfires, or march. The pioneers decide not to accept them right away and suggest they learn these skills first. Gena and Cheburashka try to build a birdhouse without success, but they manage to build a playground for local children and help the pioneers collect scrap metal. In gratitude, the pioneers finally accept Gena and Cheburashka into their group and teach them how to march.

Creators

• Director: Roman Kachanov
• Scriptwriters: Eduard Uspensky, Roman Kachanov
• Artist: Leonid Shvartsman
• Operator: Theodor Bunimovich, Vladimir Sidorov
• Composer: Vladimir Shainsky
• Sound technician: Georgy Martynyuk
• Animators: Yuri Norstein, Maya Buzinova, Natalya Dabizha

Cast

• Klara Rumyanova as Cheburashka
• Vasily Livanov as Gena the Crocodile
• Vladimir Ferapontov as Gena (singing voice)
• Tamara Dmitrieva as Pioneers

Soundtrack

This film opens with a song called "Let Them Run Clumsily" (Пусть бегут неуклюже) of Vladimir Shainsky on Alexander Timofeevsky's words.