Ballad of a Hussar (1962): Cast
Ballad of a Hussar is a 1962 war comedy directed by Eldar Ryazanov, starring Yuriy Yakovlev as Lieutenant Rzhevsky, Nikolay Kryuchkov and Stanislav Chekan. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Eldar Ryazanov
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- Mosfilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ballad of a Hussar About?
The premise of Ballad of a Hussar without spoilers.
Determined to fight Napoleon’s forces, a courageous young woman disguises herself as a man and enlists in a hussar squadron. Her skill and bravery quickly earn the respect of her comrades, and she distinguishes herself in battle. However, when her true gender is uncovered, the troupe must confront the fallout of her secret.
Ballad of a Hussar Themes & Keywords
· 23 tags- cavalryman
- operetta
- cavalry to the rescue
- conquest
- napoleonic war
- woman wears a uniform
- girl
- young
- man
- cross dressing
- imperial russia
- woman pretending to be a man
+11 more Show fewer
- hussar
- war of 1812
- fencing
- woman in a suit
- horse chase
- gender disguise
- chase
- cavalry
- cavalry scout
- cavalry saber
- based on play
Ballad of a Hussar Cast & Characters
Yuriy Yakovlev leads the cast as Lieutenant Rzhevsky, with Nikolay Kryuchkov as Ivan and Stanislav Chekan as Guerilla (uncredited). Directed by Eldar Ryazanov; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Eldar Ryazanov
- Yuriy Yakovlev as Lieutenant Rzhevsky
- Nikolay Kryuchkov as Ivan
- Stanislav Chekan as Guerilla (uncredited)
- Lev Polyakov as Pelymov
Also Starring in Ballad of a Hussar
· 12 more- Boris Ivanov General Dussier
- Yuri Belov Guerilla
- Pavel Shpringfeld Armagnac
- Vladimir Shiryaev Salgari
- Igor Ilyinsky Field Marshal Kutuzov
- Vladimir Balon Assistant to Kutuzov
- Larisa Golubkina Shura Azarova
- Leonid Yevtifyev adjutant
- Aleksey Polevoy Balmashov
- Viktor Koltsov Azarov
- Antoni Khodursky Count Nurin
- Tatyana Shmyga Louise Germont
More from Eldar Ryazanov
More films directed by Eldar Ryazanov: A Cruel Romance, Say a Word for the Poor Hussar, Old Men: Robbers and Zigzag of Success.
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Ballad of a Hussar FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Ballad of a Hussar, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ballad of a Hussar?
Ballad of a Hussar runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Ballad of a Hussar released?
Ballad of a Hussar was released on September 16, 1962.
Who directed Ballad of a Hussar?
Ballad of a Hussar was directed by Eldar Ryazanov.
More films by Eldar Ryazanov Who is in the cast of Ballad of a Hussar?
Ballad of a Hussar stars Yuriy Yakovlev as Lieutenant Rzhevsky, Nikolay Kryuchkov as Ivan and Stanislav Chekan as Guerilla (uncredited), among 16 credited actors.
Does Ballad of a Hussar have a post-credit scene?
No. Ballad of a Hussar has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Ballad of a Hussar in?
The original language of Ballad of a Hussar is Russian.
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