Asal (1940)
Overview
The famous textile worker Natasha Abrikosova travels from Moscow to Tashkent to introduce the innovative method of the Vinogradovs at a textile mill (E. Vinogradova was the film's technical consultant). However, the director of the plant, Rizaev (a hidden enemy), is trying with all his might to thwart Abrikosova's plan. Having chosen Asal as her assistant, the girl soon achieves a record output and, thereby, provokes Rizaev to an open crime.
Cast
Lyutfi Sarymsakova
Asal’s mother
Rakhim Pirmukhamedov
Hasan
Shukur Burkhanov
Rustam
Asad Ismatov
Rizaev
Zamira Khidoyatova
secretary of the party committee
Kudrat Khodzhaev
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