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Michael Strogoff (1956): Cast

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Michael Strogoff is a 1956 adventure drama directed by Carmine Gallone, starring Curd Jürgens as Michael Strogoff, Sylvie and Valéry Inkijinoff. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes.

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Michael Strogoff (1956) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 49m (109 min)
Director
Carmine Gallone
Genres
Adventure , Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Michael Strogoff About?

The premise of Michael Strogoff without spoilers.

He fought single‑handed against the terror of the Tartar hordes. When Emir Feofar Khan leads his forces to invade the steppes of Eastern Siberia, Czar Alexander II entrusts the courageous officer Michael Strogoff with a perilous mission, sending him across hostile lands to confront the invaders, protect the realm and deliver vital orders.

Michael Strogoff Themes & Keywords

· 34 tags
  • character name as title
  • two word title
  • michel strogoff character
  • tsar
  • russia
  • siberia
  • tartar
  • rebellion
  • 19th century
  • surrounded
  • war correspondent
  • cavalry
+22 more
  • mongol
  • revenge
  • rebel
  • demoted
  • prisoner
  • captive
  • battle
  • village
  • forest
  • ferry
  • river
  • rifle
  • lance
  • sword
  • traitor
  • spy
  • exile
  • secret mission
  • torture
  • far east
  • 1800s
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Michael Strogoff Cast & Characters

Curd Jürgens leads the cast as Michael Strogoff, with Sylvie as Marfa Strogoff and Valéry Inkijinoff as Feofar Khan. Directed by Carmine Gallone; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Carmine Gallone

More films directed by Carmine Gallone: Don Camillo: Monsignor, Carthage in Flames, Don Camillo’s Last Round and Madame Butterfly.

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Michael Strogoff Also Known As

16 alternative titles, including “Miguel Strogoff” and “O Correio do Tzar”.

Also known as
  • Miguel Strogoff
  • O Correio do Tzar
  • Tsaarin kuriiri
  • 反乱
  • Tsarens kurer
  • Tsarens kurir
  • Revolt of the Tartars
  • Michel Strogoff, le courrier du Tzar
  • Michele Strogoff
  • Miguel Strogoff, el Correo del Zar
  • Der Kurier des Zaren
  • Sztrogoff Mihály
+4 more
  • Михаил Строгов
  • Kurier carski
  • Kejserens kurér
  • Carův kurýr

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FAQ

Michael Strogoff FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Michael Strogoff, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Michael Strogoff?

Michael Strogoff runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

When was Michael Strogoff released?

Michael Strogoff was released on December 14, 1956.

Who directed Michael Strogoff?

Michael Strogoff was directed by Carmine Gallone.

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Who is in the cast of Michael Strogoff?

Michael Strogoff stars Curd Jürgens as Michael Strogoff, Sylvie as Marfa Strogoff and Valéry Inkijinoff as Feofar Khan, among 14 credited actors.

Does Michael Strogoff have a post-credit scene?

No. Michael Strogoff has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Michael Strogoff in?

The original language of Michael Strogoff is French.

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