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Anna Karenina (1935): Cast

Anna Karenina (1935) movie poster

Anna Karenina is a 1935 historical drama directed by Clarence Brown, starring Greta Garbo as Anna Karenina, Reginald Owen and Fredric March. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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Anna Karenina (1935) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Clarence Brown
Genres
History , Romance , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Anna Karenina About?

The premise of Anna Karenina without spoilers.

In Imperial Russia, a poised woman in a respectable marriage to a senior statesman finds her world upended when she falls for a charismatic cavalry officer. Their forbidden love sparks scandal, forcing her to choose between duty, reputation, heart. The turmoil reverberates through society, exposing the fragile veneer of honor and a cost of desire.

Anna Karenina Themes & Keywords

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  • adultery
  • anna karenina character
  • family life
  • russia
  • suicide
  • diplomat
  • soldier
  • love
  • marriage
  • russian literature
  • military officer
  • dysfunctional marriage
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  • 19th century
  • moscow russia
  • obsessive love
  • saint petersburg russia
  • bare chested man
  • russian army
  • mental depression
  • 1870s
  • marital infidelity
  • 1880s
  • based on the novel of the same name
  • historical drama
  • period drama
  • society melodrama
  • doomed romance
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  • russian music
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  • statesman
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  • philanderer
  • mazurka
  • czarist russia
  • social life
  • banya
  • polonaise
  • reference to eugene onegin
  • steeplechase
  • turkish serbian relations
  • ostracism
  • formal ball
  • denied visitation
  • man refuses to give divorce
  • st. petersburg russia
  • suicide by train
  • venice italy
  • governess
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Cast & crew

Anna Karenina Cast & Characters

Greta Garbo leads the cast as Anna Karenina, with Reginald Owen as Stiva and Fredric March as Count Vronsky. Directed by Clarence Brown; 23 actors are credited in all.

Videos

Anna Karenina Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Anna Karenina.

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Details

Anna Karenina Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Ana Karenina” and “Anna Karénine”.

Also known as
  • Ana Karenina
  • Anna Karénine
  • אנה קרנינה
  • Ана Каренина
  • Άννα Καρένινα
  • Анна Каренина
  • 안나 카레니나
  • Анна Кареніна
  • 安娜·卡列尼娜
  • アンナ・カレニナ

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FAQ

Anna Karenina FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Anna Karenina, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Anna Karenina?

Anna Karenina runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Anna Karenina released?

Anna Karenina was released on August 10, 1935.

Who directed Anna Karenina?

Anna Karenina was directed by Clarence Brown.

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Who is in the cast of Anna Karenina?

Anna Karenina stars Greta Garbo as Anna Karenina, Reginald Owen as Stiva and Fredric March as Count Vronsky, among 23 credited actors.

Does Anna Karenina have a post-credit scene?

No. Anna Karenina has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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