Boris Godunov (1954)

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Russian filmmaker Vera Stroyeva specialized in cinematic adaptations of famous operas. One of the most successful of these was her 1955 film version of Mussorgsky and Pushkin's Boris Godunov. Stroyeva's adaptation deftly streamlines the story of a Russian czar whose life is placed in jeopardy by a pretender to his throne. A. Pirogov sings the title role, while G. Nellep provides vocal and visual menace as the "False Dmitri". The use of a color process known as Magicolor adds just the right touch of theatrical artificiality to the pomp-and-splendor proceedings.

Director: Vera Stroyeva
Genre: Music, Drama
Runtime: 110 min
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Cast

Cinematography: Vladimir Nikolayev
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boris Godunov about?
Russian filmmaker Vera Stroyeva specialized in cinematic adaptations of famous operas. One of the most successful of these was her 1955 film version of Mussorgsky and Pushkin's Boris Godunov. Stroyeva's adaptation deftly streamlines the story of a Russian czar whose life is placed in jeopardy by a pretender to his throne. A. Pirogov sings the title role, while G. Nellep provides vocal and visual menace as the "False Dmitri". The use of a color process known as Magicolor adds just the right touch of theatrical artificiality to the pomp-and-splendor proceedings.
Who directed Boris Godunov?
Boris Godunov was directed by Vera Stroyeva.
Who stars in Boris Godunov?
Boris Godunov stars Aleksandr Pirogov, Nikandr Khanayev, Georgi Nelepp, Maxim Mikhaylov, Ivan Kozlovsky, Larisa Avdeyeva.
How long is Boris Godunov?
Boris Godunov has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
What genre is Boris Godunov?
Boris Godunov is a Music, Drama film.
Where was Boris Godunov produced?
Boris Godunov was produced in Soviet Union.