Vasiliy Buslaev (1982)
The film is based on Sergei Narovchatov’s poem. Vassily Buslayev is an epic Russian hero who rose to defend the freedom and independence of his people. The strength and power of this son of a Novgorod governor, his friendship with simple folk enraged and scared the rich, fat merchants of the city. When they learned that the young man was setting out on a march to save his native land from the enemy, they couldn’t be more happy: how could he defeat a foe so mighty! But Vassily overcomes all intrigues and brings his expedition to a victorious end. He returns home a hero, and not alone but with a sweetheart. When a threat of enemy invasion again looms over Novgorod, people come and beg Vassily to defend their native land.
Director: Gennadi Vasilyev
Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: December 1, 1982
Cast
- Dmitriy Zolotukhin - Vasili Buslayev
- Lyudmila Khityaeva - Vasili's mother
- Irina Alfyorova - Ksenia
- Valeriy Nosik - Filka
- Natalya Krachkovskaya - Okuliha
- Mikhail Kokshenov - Gavrila
- Andrey Martynov - Okulov
- Aleksey Zaytsev - Potanya
- Dmitri Matveyev - Kostya Novotorzhanin
- Matlyuba Alimova - Irene, Empress of Byzantium
Screenplay
- Boris Shustrov
- Gennadi Vasilyev (Co-Writer)
- Sergei Narovchatov
- Valeriya Pogozheva (Script Editor)
- Sergei Narovchatov (Book)
Music: Aleksey Rybnikov
Cinematography: Aleksandr Garibyan
Editing: Valeria Vasilyeva
Production: Gorky Film Studios
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru
More Films by Director: Gennadi Vasilyev
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Vasiliy Buslaev about?
- The film is based on Sergei Narovchatov’s poem. Vassily Buslayev is an epic Russian hero who rose to defend the freedom and independence of his people. The strength and power of this son of a Novgorod governor, his friendship with simple folk enraged and scared the rich, fat merchants of the city. When they learned that the young man was setting out on a march to save his native land from the enemy, they couldn’t be more happy: how could he defeat a foe so mighty! But Vassily overcomes all intrigues and brings his expedition to a victorious end. He returns home a hero, and not alone but with a sweetheart. When a threat of enemy invasion again looms over Novgorod, people come and beg Vassily to defend their native land.
- Who directed Vasiliy Buslaev?
- Vasiliy Buslaev was directed by Gennadi Vasilyev.
- Who stars in Vasiliy Buslaev?
- Vasiliy Buslaev stars Dmitriy Zolotukhin, Lyudmila Khityaeva, Irina Alfyorova, Valeriy Nosik, Natalya Krachkovskaya, Mikhail Kokshenov.
- How long is Vasiliy Buslaev?
- Vasiliy Buslaev has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is Vasiliy Buslaev?
- Vasiliy Buslaev is a Adventure, Family, Fantasy film.
- Where was Vasiliy Buslaev produced?
- Vasiliy Buslaev was produced in Soviet Union.