The Magic Gown () is a 1964 Soviet fantasy comedy film directed by Alisattar Atakishiyev.
Plot Set in the mid-20th century, the story follows a group of Azerbaijani Pioneer students preparing for the 40th anniversary of the Pioneer Organization in a renovated Shah Palace. Their adventure begins when a famous magician, Io-Kio, presents them with a magic gown that transports them through time, allowing them to experience both the past and the future. About the film The character Rəşid was voiced by Yusif Sheikhov in the Azerbaijani version of the film, as Azər Qurbanov, who played the role, is Russian-speaking. Around 500-600 children auditioned for the roles of pioneers. The film's soundtrack is the first film music composed by Arif Malikov. A documentary titled "50 Years of Magic" was made about the film. In 2014, the 50th anniversary of the film was celebrated. The film was shot in the Maştağa settlement and the Old City of Baku, as well as in the village of Culyan in the Ismayilli region and in a studio in the capital of the Belarusian SSR, Minsk.
Cast Rashid Mirzayev - main role - Azer Gurbanov Zarifa - the main role - Solmaz Hatamova Petya - the main role - Kolya Loginov Eldar - main role - Yusif Sheikhov Khan - Aliagha Aghayev Io-Kio - Anatoly Falkovich Mohsun Aghayev — Mohsun Sanani Chief Vizier - Aghahussein Javadov Referee - Ismail Osmanly Vizier - Husseinagha Sadygov Astrologer - Mammad Sadygov Serdar — Afrasiyab Mammadov The old man - Alekber Husseinzade Merchant - Ali Khalilov Merchant - Mammadsadyg Nuriyev Commander - Bahadur Aliyev Policeman - Talat Rahmanov Treasurer - Mollagha Babirli Teacher "in the future" - Lutfi Mammadbeyli Sakina - Almaz Ahmedova Sage - Nazim Mustafayev Circus artist - Arif Madatov
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