Resurrection (1960): Cast
Resurrection is a 1960 romantic drama directed by Mikhail Shveitser, starring Yevgeni Matveyev as Prince Nekhludov, Aleksei Smirnov and Aleksandr Khvylya. It is based on Resurrection by Leo Tolstoy and Anthony Briggs. It runs 3 hours 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h 29m (209 min)
- Director
- Mikhail Shveitser
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- Mosfilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Resurrection About?
The premise of Resurrection without spoilers, adapted from Resurrection by Leo Tolstoy and Anthony Briggs.
Katusha, a humble country girl, is seduced and then abandoned by the aristocratic Prince Nekludov. Years later Nekludov serves on a jury that convicts Katusha of a crime he now realizes stemmed from his betrayal. Determined to atone, he follows her to a Siberian prison, hoping to redeem both her and himself.
Resurrection Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- seduction and abandonment
- sequel
- based on novel
Resurrection Cast & Characters
Yevgeni Matveyev leads the cast as Prince Nekhludov, with Aleksei Smirnov as Nikiforov and Aleksandr Khvylya as Merchant. Directed by Mikhail Shveitser; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mikhail Shveitser
- Yevgeni Matveyev as Prince Nekhludov
- Aleksei Smirnov as Nikiforov
- Aleksandr Khvylya as Merchant
- Ivan Zhevago as Jailer
Also Starring in Resurrection
· 10 more- Maya Bulgakova
- Tamara Syomina Katyusha Maslova
- Aleksandra Panova Agrafena Petrovna
- Pavel Massalsky Presiding Judge
- Vasili Bokarev Member of the Court
- Nikolai Svobodin Retired Colonel
- Lev Zolotukhin Prosecutor
- Vladimir Boriskin Kartinkin
- Viktor Kulakov Member of the Court
- Raisa Maksimova
More from Mikhail Shveitser
More films directed by Mikhail Shveitser: Kreutzer Sonata, The Golden Calf, Time, Forward! and Midshipman Panin.
Resurrection Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Voskreseniye” and “复活”.
- Also known as
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- Voskreseniye
- 复活
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Resurrection FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Resurrection, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Resurrection?
Resurrection runs 3 hours 29 minutes (209 minutes).
When was Resurrection released?
Resurrection was released on November 20, 1960.
Who directed Resurrection?
Resurrection was directed by Mikhail Shveitser.
More films by Mikhail Shveitser Who is in the cast of Resurrection?
Resurrection stars Yevgeni Matveyev as Prince Nekhludov, Aleksei Smirnov as Nikiforov and Aleksandr Khvylya as Merchant, among 14 credited actors.
Is Resurrection based on a book?
Yes. Resurrection is adapted from Resurrection by Leo Tolstoy and Anthony Briggs.
Does Resurrection have a post-credit scene?
No. Resurrection has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Resurrection in?
The original language of Resurrection is Russian.
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