Boris Godunov (1954)
1h 50m
Running Time
January 21, 1954Release Date
Plot.
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.
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Cast & Crew.

Aleksandr Pirogov
Boris Godunov

Nikandr Khanayev
Vasili Shuysky

Georgi Nelepp
Grigori

Maxim Mikhaylov
Pimen

Ivan Kozlovsky
The Fool

Larisa Avdeyeva
Marina

Vera Stroyeva
Director

Aleksey Krivchenya
Varlaam

Veniamin Shevtsov
Misala, a monk

Zoya Moryakova
VFX Artist

Nikolay Zvonaryov
VFX Artist

Nikolai Renkov
Visual Effects Camera

Modeste Moussorgsky
Writer

Alexander Pushkin
Writer

Vladimir Nikolayev
Cinematographer

Sergei Poluyanov
Cinematographer
Details.
Release DateJanuary 21, 1954
Original NameБорис Годунов
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 50m
Genres
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Wiki.
Boris Godunov (Russian: Борис Годунов) is a 1954 Soviet drama film directed by Vera Stroyeva, based on the 1874 opera of the same name by Modest Mussorgsky and the 1825 play by Alexander Pushkin, which tells the epic story of Tsar Boris Godunov, who reigned over Russia between 1598 and 1605. It was screened out of competition at the 1987 Cannes Film Festival.
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