May Night (1938): Cast
May Night is a 1938 fantasy film directed by Nikolai Sadkovich, starring Natalya Uzhviy as Sister-in-law, Stepan Shkurat and Valentyna Ivashova. It runs 1 hour 3 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 1h 3m (63 min)
- Director
- Nikolai Sadkovich
- Genre
- Fantasy
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- Kiev Film Studio
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is May Night About?
The premise of May Night without spoilers.
Adapted from Nikolai Gogol’s tale “May Night, or the Drowned Maiden,” the story follows the headstrong son of a rigid mayor who wishes to wed a modest peasant girl, but his father refuses consent. In desperation he turns to a mysterious, malevolent force that unexpectedly offers aid, setting the stage for comic and supernatural twists.
May Night Themes & Keywords
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May Night Cast & Characters
Natalya Uzhviy leads the cast as Sister-in-law, with Stepan Shkurat as Village Mayor and Valentyna Ivashova as Hanna. Directed by Nikolai Sadkovich; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Nikolai Sadkovich
- Natalya Uzhviy as Sister-in-law
- Stepan Shkurat as Village Mayor
- Valentyna Ivashova as Hanna
- Anton Dunaisky as Kalenik
Also Starring in May Night
· 1 more- Nikolay Makarenko Levko, Golova's son
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May Night FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of May Night, each answered in a sentence.
How long is May Night?
May Night runs 1 hour 3 minutes (63 minutes).
When was May Night released?
May Night was released in 1938.
Who directed May Night?
May Night was directed by Nikolai Sadkovich.
Who is in the cast of May Night?
May Night stars Natalya Uzhviy as Sister-in-law, Stepan Shkurat as Village Mayor and Valentyna Ivashova as Hanna, among 5 credited actors.
Does May Night have a post-credit scene?
No. May Night has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is May Night in?
The original language of May Night is Russian.
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