Anastasia (1953)
Set 16 years after the execution of the Tsar and his family by the Bolsheviks. Exiles Prince Bounine and his friends come up with a scheme to con money by claiming an imposter to be Princess Anastasia who escaped the shootings. They find a poor woman who is close to suicide and both looks the part and speaks Russian. All they need to do is train her for her role, enough to convince other members of the ex-Royal household and family also in exile.
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: July 12, 1953
Cast
- Peter Cushing - Piotr Petrovsky
- Malcolm Russell - Boris Chernov
- Anthony Ireland - Prince Bounine
- Mary Kerridge - Anna Broun
- Michael Godfrey - Felix Oblensky
- Bryan Coleman - Prince Paul
- Helen Haye - The Dowager Empress of Russia
- Ruth Goddard - Her Lady-in-Waiting
- Jacqueline Squire - Antonia
- Charles Cameron - Sergei
Screenplay
- Marcelle Maurette (Theatre Play)
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Anastasia about?
- Set 16 years after the execution of the Tsar and his family by the Bolsheviks. Exiles Prince Bounine and his friends come up with a scheme to con money by claiming an imposter to be Princess Anastasia who escaped the shootings. They find a poor woman who is close to suicide and both looks the part and speaks Russian. All they need to do is train her for her role, enough to convince other members of the ex-Royal household and family also in exile.
- Who stars in Anastasia?
- Anastasia stars Peter Cushing, Malcolm Russell, Anthony Ireland, Mary Kerridge, Michael Godfrey, Bryan Coleman.
- How long is Anastasia?
- Anastasia has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Anastasia?
- Anastasia is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Anastasia produced?
- Anastasia was produced in United Kingdom.