Boris Godunov
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.
Directed by Vera Stroyeva · Written by Vera Stroyeva
Cast
- Aleksandr Pirogov Boris Godunov
- Nikandr Khanayev Vasili Shuysky
- Georgi Nelepp Grigori
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Maxim Mikhaylov Pimen -
Ivan Kozlovsky The Fool - Larisa Avdeyeva Marina
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3h 32m together
Boris Godunov
Variety Stars
Both from Vera Stroyeva.
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