The Poet and the Tsar (1927)

The Poet and the Tsar (1927) poster

Tsar Nicholas I is enamoured by Natalia, the wife of Alexander Pushkin. To cover his tracks, the tsar encourages the suit of Georges d'Anthès, a French officer, with the help of Count Alexander von Benckendorff. Pushkin hears rumours of D’Anthès’s love for his wife and challenges him to a duel. The officer attempts to save his life by marrying Natalia’s sister Ekaterina. Returning from his country estate, Pushkin receives anonymous letters and insists on a duel with D’Anthès.

Director: Vladimir Gardin, Yevgeni Chervyakov
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 95 min
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Cast

Cinematography: Naum Aptekman, Svyatoslav Belyayev
Production: Sovkino
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru
More Films by Director: Vladimir Gardin, Yevgeni Chervyakov
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Poet and the Tsar about?
Tsar Nicholas I is enamoured by Natalia, the wife of Alexander Pushkin. To cover his tracks, the tsar encourages the suit of Georges d'Anthès, a French officer, with the help of Count Alexander von Benckendorff. Pushkin hears rumours of D’Anthès’s love for his wife and challenges him to a duel. The officer attempts to save his life by marrying Natalia’s sister Ekaterina. Returning from his country estate, Pushkin receives anonymous letters and insists on a duel with D’Anthès.
Who directed The Poet and the Tsar?
The Poet and the Tsar was directed by Vladimir Gardin, Yevgeni Chervyakov.
Who stars in The Poet and the Tsar?
The Poet and the Tsar stars Yevgeni Chervyakov, Irina Volodko, Konstantin Karenin, Boris Tamarin, L. Tkachyov, Ye. Roziner.
How long is The Poet and the Tsar?
The Poet and the Tsar has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is The Poet and the Tsar?
The Poet and the Tsar is a Drama film.
Where was The Poet and the Tsar produced?
The Poet and the Tsar was produced in Soviet Union.