Behind the Footlights (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1956, Behind the Footlights is a comedy and romance film directed by Konstantin Yudin, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Russian Empire, the middle of the XIX century. Aged, beggar dramatic actor Lev Gurych Sinichkin, in search of work, wanders through the cities with his young daughter Liza. They dream that Lisa someday will succeed on stage and become a famous actress.
Who’s in it. Behind the Footlights stars Vasili Merkuryev as Lev Gurych Sinichkin, Liliya Yudina as Liza Sinichkina, Tatyana Karpova as Raisa Surmilova and Nikolai Afanasyev as Serge Vetrinsky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Behind the Footlights has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Behind the Footlights page.
If you liked it. Fans of Behind the Footlights tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Behind the Footlights (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Behind the Footlights change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Behind the Footlights worth watching?
- Behind the Footlights holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Behind the Footlights?
- Behind the Footlights stars Vasili Merkuryev, Liliya Yudina, Tatyana Karpova, Nikolai Afanasyev and Mikhail Yanshin.
- When was Behind the Footlights released?
- Behind the Footlights was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.