Chuk and Gek (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1953, Chuk and Gek is an adventure and family film directed by Ivan Lukinsky, running about 47 minutes.
What it’s about. Followed by his two sons, Chuk and Gek, an engineer-explorer heads for a geologists'camp lost in the Ural white wilderness. He plans to spend New Year's Eve there with Chuk and Gek, among his fellow-colleagues. However an undetermined incident has caused the occupiers to leave the place. When, to their amazement, the three adventurers discover the empty camp, they realize that they don't have enough food to return immediately and that they will have to join forces to survive for a few days without any outside help...
Who’s in it. Chuk and Gek stars Vera Vasileva as Mother, Mikhail Troyanovsky as Sleigh Driver, Nikolai Komissarov as Watchman and Ekaterina Savinova, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Chuk and Gek has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chuk and Gek page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chuk and Gek tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chuk and Gek (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Chuk and Gek change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Chuk and Gek worth watching?
- Chuk and Gek holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chuk and Gek?
- Chuk and Gek stars Vera Vasileva, Mikhail Troyanovsky, Nikolai Komissarov, Ekaterina Savinova and Yura Chuchunov.
- When was Chuk and Gek released?
- Chuk and Gek was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 47 minutes.