Halfway Up the Tree
1978 · 135 min · TV Movie, Comedy
England in the second half of the 20th century. After a long military service abroad, General Fitzbatress returns home. He is greeted by his adult hippie son and pregnant daughter. The general sincerely tries to understand his wife's and children's life principles. The play presents a unique perspective on the issue of fathers and children, showcasing the exceptional acting skills of the cast. The production is based on a play by Peter Ustinov.
- Director
- Pavel Khomsky
- Released
- October 30, 1978
- Language
- Russian
Cast

Rostislav Plyatt
general Sir Mallay Fitzbuttress

Tamara Chernova
Lady Fitzbuttress

Larisa Naumkina
Judy

Vyacheslav Butenko
Robert

Irina Muravyova
Helga

Inna Alenikova
Leslie

Mikhail Lvov
Tiny Gillyatt Brown

Aleksandr Lenkov
Basil Atterwood

Aleksey Konsovskiy
vicar
Aleksandr Bachurkin
soldier

Evgeny Danchevsky
soldier

Andrei Tsimbal
soldier
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