Tashkent, City of Bread (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film
Released in 1968, Tashkent, City of Bread is a drama film directed by Shukhrat Abbasov, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Beautifully shot in black and white, and scripted by Tarkovsky's collaborator Andrei Konchalovsky, this powerful melodrama tells the story of a young boy who undertakes the perilous journey to Uzbekistan's capital Tashkent, to earn some money for his hungry family. Filming in the periphery of the Soviet Union, in a time of relative political relaxation, director Shukhrat Abbasov actually dared to depict the poverty and famine that resulted from the Bolshevik Revolution.
Who’s in it. Tashkent, City of Bread stars Vladimir Vorobey as Mizha, Vova Kudenko as Seryozha, Bakhtiyar Nabiyev as Rakhim and Natalya Arinbasarova as Saule, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tashkent, City of Bread page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tashkent, City of Bread tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tashkent, City of Bread (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tashkent, City of Bread change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Tashkent, City of Bread?
- Tashkent, City of Bread stars Vladimir Vorobey, Vova Kudenko, Bakhtiyar Nabiyev, Natalya Arinbasarova and Nikolai Timofeyev.
- When was Tashkent, City of Bread released?
- Tashkent, City of Bread was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.