Alexander Nevsky

"The mighty epic of 13th Century Russia...of the "Battle on the Ice" when the invading German hordes led by the Teutonic Knights were driven from the soil of Russia - forever."

1938 1h 49m RU

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Synopsis

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When German knights invade Russia, Prince Alexander Nevsky must rally his people to resist the formidable force. After the Teutonic soldiers take over an eastern Russian city, Alexander stages his stand at Novgorod, where a major battle is fought on the ice of frozen Lake Chudskoe. While Alexander leads his outnumbered troops, two of their number, Vasili and Gavrilo, begin a contest of bravery to win the hand of a local maiden.

“The mighty epic of 13th Century Russia...of the "Battle on the Ice" when the invading German hordes led by the Teutonic Knights were driven from the soil of Russia - forever.”

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Cast

Nikolai Cherkasov
Alexander Nevsky
Nikolai Okhlopkov
Vasili Buslai
Andrei Abrikosov
Gavrilo Oleksich
Valentyna Ivashova
Olga Danilovna - a Maid of Novgorod
Lev Fenin
The Archbishop
Sergei Blinnikov
Tverdilo - Traitorous Mayor of Pskov
Nikolai Arsky
Domash Tverdislavich - a Novgorod Boyar
Varvara Massalitinova
Amelfa Timoferevna - Buslai's Mother

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Sergei Eisenstein
Writers: Pyotr Pavlenko, Sergei Eisenstein
Languages: Russian
Countries: Soviet Union

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ERA

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88 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Sergei Eisenstein, shot by Eduard Tisse. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Sergei Prokofiev. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Sergei Eisenstein shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Nikolai Cherkasov and Nikolai Okhlopkov and Andrei Abrikosov carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The mighty epic of 13th Century Russia...of the "Battle on the Ice" when the invading German hordes led by the Teutonic Knights were driven from the soil of Russia - forever.".

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IMDB entry: tt0029850 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Sergei Eisenstein directs. Eduard Tisse behind the camera. Sergei Prokofiev scores. Sergei Eisenstein cuts. Produced in Soviet Union. Dialogue in Russian.

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188 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Sergei Eisenstein, shot by Eduard Tisse. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Sergei Prokofiev. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Sergei Eisenstein shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Nikolai Cherkasov and Nikolai Okhlopkov and Andrei Abrikosov carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "The mighty epic of 13th Century Russia...of the "Battle on the Ice" when the invading German hordes led by the Teutonic Knights were driven from the soil of Russia - forever.".
7IMDB entry: tt0029850 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Released under 10 different titles around the world.