Left-Hander
Cast
Credits
Written by: 
Ivan Ivanov-Vano Nikolai Leskov
Cinematography: Iosif Golomb
Music: Aleksandr Aleksandrov
Editing: Nina Mayorova
Plot
Surprising master Lefty, who grounded a steel flea. This feature-length cutout-animated film from the Soviet Union is based on the story of the same name by the 19th century Russian novelist Nikolai Leskov.
Sinekatalog’s take
A feature-length cutout animation from the Soviet Union about the master craftsman who made a steel flea, based on Leskov's tale. It is witty and visually inventive. A delight for fans of classic Russian folk animation.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.9 / 10 (112 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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