Julius Janonis (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1959, Julius Janonis is a drama and history film directed by Balys Bratkauskas, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Early twentieth century. The future poet, the nurturer of lyrics of love, Julius Janonis, is maturing among the students of Šiauliai Gymnasium. The son of a poor peasant, sick with tuberculosis, spotted a classmate, Milda, from a wealthy family admiring his talent. Unfortunately, at a high society party held at Milda’s parents house, where Julius reads his poems, guests make fun of the poet. When World War I comes, Janonis is taken to Voronezh, to the Lithuanian diaspora.
Who’s in it. Julius Janonis stars Henrikas Kurauskas as Julius Janonis, Gražina Balandytė as Juste, Balys Barauskas as Edvardas and Elena Jackute as Milda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Julius Janonis has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Julius Janonis page.
If you liked it. Fans of Julius Janonis tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Julius Janonis (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Julius Janonis change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Julius Janonis worth watching?
- Julius Janonis holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Julius Janonis?
- Julius Janonis stars Henrikas Kurauskas, Gražina Balandytė, Balys Barauskas, Elena Jackute and Juozas Mazeika.
- When was Julius Janonis released?
- Julius Janonis was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.