Song Calls (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1961, Song Calls is a drama film directed by Shaken Aimanov, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. In the center of the plot of the film is the fate of a young girl Aigul. She works well in the collective farm fields, acts as a leader of the youth, dreams of creating her own folk theater in her native collective farm. The famous singer Dosai Nurlanov, by a misunderstanding, gets into the "Singing village" (this is the playful name of the collective farm) and becomes a witness to the growing culture of the village. This inspires him to become the head of the people's theater...
Who’s in it. Song Calls stars Saifullah Telgarayev, Yevgeni Popov, Raisa Mukhamedyarova and Asanali Ashimov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Song Calls 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 Song Calls page.
If you liked it. Fans of Song Calls tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Song Calls (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Song Calls change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Song Calls worth watching?
- Song Calls holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Song Calls?
- Song Calls stars Saifullah Telgarayev, Yevgeni Popov, Raisa Mukhamedyarova, Asanali Ashimov and Ermek Serkebaev.
- When was Song Calls released?
- Song Calls was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.