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Anna Karenina (1961): Cast

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Anna Karenina is a 1961 drama directed by Rudolph Cartier, starring Claire Bloom as Anna Karenina, Albert Lieven and Sean Connery. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.

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Anna Karenina (1961) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
Rudolph Cartier
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
Studio
BBC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Anna Karenina About?

The premise of Anna Karenina without spoilers.

Anna, the wife of government minister Alexei Karenin, travels to Moscow to resolve a family dispute. While there, she attracts the passionate attention of Count Alexei Vronsky, whose love threatens her marriage. The production is a television adaptation of Marcelle Maurette’s stage play derived from Leo Tolstoy’s classic novel.

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Cast & crew

Anna Karenina Cast & Characters

Claire Bloom leads the cast as Anna Karenina, with Albert Lieven as Alexei Karenin and Sean Connery as Count Alexei Vronsky. Directed by Rudolph Cartier; 30 actors are credited in all.

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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 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was Anna Karenina released?

Anna Karenina was released on November 3, 1961.

Who directed Anna Karenina?

Anna Karenina was directed by Rudolph Cartier.

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Who is in the cast of Anna Karenina?

Anna Karenina stars Claire Bloom as Anna Karenina, Albert Lieven as Alexei Karenin and Sean Connery as Count Alexei Vronsky, among 30 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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