Alexander Nevsky (1938)
The mighty epic of 13th Century Russia...of the "Battle on the Ice" when the invading German hordes led by the Teutonic Knights were driven from the soil of Russia - forever.
When German knights invade Russia, Prince Alexander Nevsky must rally his people to resist the formidable force. After the Teutonic soldiers take over an eastern Russian city, Alexander stages his stand at Novgorod, where a major battle is fought on the ice of frozen Lake Chudskoe. While Alexander leads his outnumbered troops, two of their number, Vasili and Gavrilo, begin a contest of bravery to win the hand of a local maiden.
Director: Sergei Eisenstein, Dmitriy Vasilev
Genre: Drama, History, War
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date: November 24, 1938
Cast
- Nikolai Cherkasov - Alexander Nevsky
- Nikolai Okhlopkov - Vasili Buslai
- Andrei Abrikosov - Gavrilo Oleksich
- Valentyna Ivashova - Olga Danilovna - a Maid of Novgorod
- Lev Fenin - The Archbishop
- Sergei Blinnikov - Tverdilo - Traitorous Mayor of Pskov
- Nikolai Arsky - Domash Tverdislavich - a Novgorod Boyar
- Varvara Massalitinova - Amelfa Timoferevna - Buslai's Mother
- Naum Rogozhin - Black monk
- Vasili Novikov - Pavsha, Vasilisa's father and voevoda of Pskov
Screenplay
Music: Sergei Prokofiev
Cinematography: Eduard Tisse
Editing: Sergei Eisenstein, Esfir Tobak
Production: Mosfilm
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru
Themes
Independence War and Patriot Freedom Battle, The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
battle, alexandre nevski, alexander nevsky, 13th century
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Alexander Nevsky about?
- When German knights invade Russia, Prince Alexander Nevsky must rally his people to resist the formidable force. After the Teutonic soldiers take over an eastern Russian city, Alexander stages his stand at Novgorod, where a major battle is fought on the ice of frozen Lake Chudskoe. While Alexander leads his outnumbered troops, two of their number, Vasili and Gavrilo, begin a contest of bravery to win the hand of a local maiden.
- Who directed Alexander Nevsky?
- Alexander Nevsky was directed by Sergei Eisenstein, Dmitriy Vasilev.
- Who stars in Alexander Nevsky?
- Alexander Nevsky stars Nikolai Cherkasov, Nikolai Okhlopkov, Andrei Abrikosov, Valentyna Ivashova, Lev Fenin, Sergei Blinnikov.
- How long is Alexander Nevsky?
- Alexander Nevsky has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- What genre is Alexander Nevsky?
- Alexander Nevsky is a Drama, History, War film.
- Where was Alexander Nevsky produced?
- Alexander Nevsky was produced in Soviet Union.
- What are the themes of Alexander Nevsky?
- The themes of Alexander Nevsky include: Independence War and Patriot Freedom Battle, The Horror of War and Humanity.