The Lost Letter (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1945, The Lost Letter is an animation film directed by Valentina Brumberg, running about 43 minutes.
What it’s about. The Lost Letter (Russian: Пропа́вшая гра́мота, Propavshaya gramota), or A Disappeared Diploma, is a 1945 Soviet animated film directed by the Brumberg sisters and Lamis Bredis. It is the first Soviet cel-animated feature film. It was produced at the Soyuzmultfilm studio in Moscow and is based on the story with the same name by Nikolai Gogol.
Who’s in it. The Lost Letter stars Sergei Martinson as witch (voice), Mikhail Yanshin as Cossack Vasil (voice), Boris Livanov as dnieper cossack (voice) and Leonid Pirogov as clerk (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Lost Letter 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 The Lost Letter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lost Letter tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lost Letter (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lost Letter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lost Letter worth watching?
- The Lost Letter holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Lost Letter?
- The Lost Letter stars Sergei Martinson, Mikhail Yanshin, Boris Livanov, Leonid Pirogov and Vasiliy Kachalov.
- When was The Lost Letter released?
- The Lost Letter was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 43 minutes.