Cheburashka () is a 1971 Soviet animated film directed by Roman Kachanov.
Plot Cheburashka wishes Gena the Crocodile a happy birthday and gives him a toy helicopter as a gift. When they launch the helicopter, Cheburashka accidentally holds onto it and is carried a great distance. Later, they encounter a group of pioneers and express their desire to join the organization. Initially, the pioneers suggest that they stay in the pet corner, but Gena and Cheburashka insist on becoming full members.
After some discussion, it becomes apparent that neither Gena nor Cheburashka knows how to build birdhouses, start campfires, or march. The pioneers decide not to accept them right away and suggest they learn these skills first. Gena and Cheburashka try to build a birdhouse without success, but they manage to build a playground for local children and help the pioneers collect scrap metal. In gratitude, the pioneers finally accept Gena and Cheburashka into their group and teach them how to march.
Creators Director: Roman Kachanov Scriptwriters: Eduard Uspensky, Roman Kachanov Artist: Leonid Shvartsman Operator: Theodor Bunimovich, Vladimir Sidorov Composer: Vladimir Shainsky Sound technician: Georgy Martynyuk Animators: Yuri Norstein, Maya Buzinova, Natalya Dabizha
Cast Klara Rumyanova as Cheburashka Vasily Livanov as Gena the Crocodile Vladimir Ferapontov as Gena (singing voice) Tamara Dmitrieva as Pioneers
Soundtrack This film opens with a song called "Let Them Run Clumsily" (Пусть бегут неуклюже) of Vladimir Shainsky on Alexander Timofeevsky's words.
References
External links Cheburashka on Russian Film Hub Cheburashka at Animator.ru Cheburashka at Animatsiya.net (the original film with subtitles in English and other languages)