Tsar Ivan Vasilevich The Terrible (1915)
This film was a true peculiarity, a filmed version of the great Feodor Chaliapin in one of his most famous roles; the fact that it was a silent film, with title cards, meant that audiences could only appreciate his acting. Another curiosity is that the film also included a minor role enacted by Richard Boleslavsky, who in 1932 directed “Rasputin and the Empress.”(9)
Director: Aleksandr Ivanov-Gai
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 42 min
Release Date: October 20, 1915
Cast
- Feodor Chaliapin Sr. - tsar Ivan IV the Terrible
- Volk-Krachkovskaya - Olga
- Nikolai Saltykov - Tucha
- Glafira Chernova - Vera Sheloga
- E. Korsak - Perfilyevna
- Vladimir Bazilevskiy - Boris Godunov
- Richard Boleslawski - Prince Vyazemskiy
- Boris Sushkevich - Malyuta Skuratov
- Mikhail Zharov - Soldier
- Vladimir Karin - Soldier
Cinematography: Alfons Vinkler
Production: Tovarischestvo "Sharez"
Country: Russia
Language: No Language
Original Language: ru
More Films by Director: Aleksandr Ivanov-Gai
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tsar Ivan Vasilevich The Terrible about?
- This film was a true peculiarity, a filmed version of the great Feodor Chaliapin in one of his most famous roles; the fact that it was a silent film, with title cards, meant that audiences could only appreciate his acting. Another curiosity is that the film also included a minor role enacted by Richard Boleslavsky, who in 1932 directed “Rasputin and the Empress.”(9)
- Who directed Tsar Ivan Vasilevich The Terrible?
- Tsar Ivan Vasilevich The Terrible was directed by Aleksandr Ivanov-Gai.
- Who stars in Tsar Ivan Vasilevich The Terrible?
- Tsar Ivan Vasilevich The Terrible stars Feodor Chaliapin Sr., Volk-Krachkovskaya, Nikolai Saltykov, Glafira Chernova, E. Korsak, Vladimir Bazilevskiy.
- How long is Tsar Ivan Vasilevich The Terrible?
- Tsar Ivan Vasilevich The Terrible has a runtime of 42m (42 minutes).
- What genre is Tsar Ivan Vasilevich The Terrible?
- Tsar Ivan Vasilevich The Terrible is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Tsar Ivan Vasilevich The Terrible produced?
- Tsar Ivan Vasilevich The Terrible was produced in Russia.