The Magic Treasure (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1950, The Magic Treasure is a family and animation film directed by Dmitriy Babichenko, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the Buryats - Mongolian fairy tale by Malyarevsky. Once a brave and honest shepherd Bair rescued from the claws of a black vulture a magic bird. The bird thanked the shepherd by presenting him with a magic chest. All that fell into this chest, it became new and doubled. The greedy merchant Galsan heard about the wonderful gift of the bird and deceived the chest from Bair.
Who’s in it. The Magic Treasure stars Vladimir Balashov as shepherd Bair, Vladimir Gribkov as merchant Galsan, Erast Garin as judge and Aleksandra Panova as Galsan's wife, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Magic Treasure sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Magic Treasure page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Magic Treasure tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Magic Treasure (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Magic Treasure change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Magic Treasure worth watching?
- The Magic Treasure holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Magic Treasure?
- The Magic Treasure stars Vladimir Balashov, Vladimir Gribkov, Erast Garin, Aleksandra Panova and Natalya Gitserot.
- When was The Magic Treasure released?
- The Magic Treasure was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.