Ruslan and Ludmila

Ruslan and Ludmila

1972 · 150 min · ★ 6.4 · Adventure, Family, Fantasy

In the midst of the wedding party of Prince Ruslan and Ludmila, daughter of Prince Vladimir, the girl is kidnapped by the evil sorcerer Chernomor and the witch Naina. Three of her past suitors set out, as does Ruslan, to rescue Ludmila.

Directed by Aleksandr Ptushko · Written by Aleksandr Ptushko

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