Morning Star (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1959, Morning Star is a drama and music film directed by Roman Tikhomirov, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. A film-ballet featuring performers from the Kyrgyz State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre. It is based on a national legend about faithful and all‐conquering love. The story follows a beautiful young maiden named Cholpon, who has the misfortune of crossing paths with Ai‐Dai, an evil vampire. Ai‐Dai drinks Cholpon’s blood and takes over her body. Now controlling the girl’s form, Ai‐Dai enters the palace, where she aims to win the affection of a handsome and unsuspecting prince.
Who’s in it. Morning Star stars Reina Chokoyeva as Cholpon, Bibisara Beishenalieva as Ai-Dai, Uran Sarbagishev as Nurdin and Sapar Abduzhalilov as Genie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Morning Star 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 Morning Star page.
If you liked it. Fans of Morning Star tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Morning Star (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Morning Star change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Morning Star worth watching?
- Morning Star holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Morning Star?
- Morning Star stars Reina Chokoyeva, Bibisara Beishenalieva, Uran Sarbagishev, Sapar Abduzhalilov and Valentina Dagbayeva.
- When was Morning Star released?
- Morning Star was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.