Taras Bulba (1962): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Taras Bulba is a 1962 historical drama directed by J. Lee Thompson, starring Tony Curtis as Andrei Bulba, Yul Brynner and Perry Lopez. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $22,533 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 59m (119 min)
- Director
- J. Lee Thompson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Avala Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Taras Bulba About?
The premise of Taras Bulba without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in 16th‑century Ukraine, the tale follows Andrei, the son of Cossack chieftain Taras Bulba, as he is torn between duty to his people and the love he feels for a Polish woman. Amid the Polish domination of the Cossack steppes, his struggle pits family loyalty against forbidden passion, shaping a dramatic clash of heart and honor.
Taras Bulba Themes & Keywords
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- two word title
- taras bulba character
- cranberry
- 16th century
- bare chested man
- father kills his son
- cossack
- battle
- ukraine
- russia
- epic
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- famous score
- violence
- escape
- combat
- opening action scene
- soldier
- kiss
- love triangle
- traitor
- fistfight
- male female relationship
- brawl
- martial arts
- war violence
- flintlock pistol
- musket
- pistol
- cavalry charge
- army
- infantry
- cavalry
- cannon
- explosion
- war hero
- hero
- brother brother relationship
- kyiv ukraine
- flogging
- corporal punishment
- winter
- plague
- christmas
- christmas carolling
- university
- sword
- sword fight
- siege
- punishment
Taras Bulba Cast & Characters
Tony Curtis leads the cast as Andrei Bulba, with Yul Brynner as Taras Bulba and Perry Lopez as Ostap Bulba. Directed by J. Lee Thompson; 19 actors are credited in all.
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Director J. Lee Thompson
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Yul Brynner as Taras Bulba - Perry Lopez as Ostap Bulba
- Ilka Windish as Sofia Bulba
Also Starring in Taras Bulba
· 15 more- Christine Kaufmann Natalia Dubrov
- Daniel Ocko Ivan Mykola
- Chuck Hayward Dolotov (uncredited)
- Sam Wanamaker Filipenko
- Brad Dexter Shilo
- Paul Frees Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
- Vladimir Sokoloff Stepan Kanevsky
- George Macready The Governor
- Guy Rolfe Prince Grigory
- Abraham Sofaer The Abbot
- Richard Rust Captain Alex
- Ron Weyand Tymoshevsky
- Mickey Finn Korzh
- Vitina Marcus Gypsy Princess
- Vladimir Irman Grisha Kubenko
More from J. Lee Thompson
More films directed by J. Lee Thompson, best-rated first: Cape Fear, The Guns of Navarone, Death Wish 4: The Crackdown and Conquest of the Planet of the Apes.
Taras Bulba Plot Summary
What happens in Taras Bulba from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Taras Bulba Yul Brynner is a seasoned Cossack colonel who returns to a Ukraine fractured by constant warfare among Ukrainian, Russian, and Polish fronts, with the Ottoman Empire looming as a distant threat. The Polish authorities tighten their grip on Cossack lands, and the people endure harsh rule while the Cossacks rally in the hills and forests. Taras leads his Brotherhood with a fierce sense of duty, yet the homeland remains divided, its farms burned and its families scattered by a struggle that seems never to end.
Full summary
The whole story of Taras Bulba, scene by scene
Taras Bulba Box Office
Taras Bulba grossed $22,533 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$22.5K
- International
- $22.5K
Taras Bulba Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Taras Bulba.
How Well Do You Know Taras Bulba?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays the Cossack colonel Taras Bulba?
Taras Bulba Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Тарас Бульба” and “Taras il magnifico”.
- Also known as
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- Тарас Бульба
- Taras il magnifico
- טאראס בולבה
- 대장 부리바
- Kosakken Taras Bulba
- 烽火霸王
- تاراس بولبا
- จอมคนรบสะท้านโลก
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Taras Bulba FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Taras Bulba, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Taras Bulba?
Taras Bulba runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was Taras Bulba released?
Taras Bulba was released on November 21, 1962.
Who directed Taras Bulba?
Taras Bulba was directed by J. Lee Thompson.
More films by J. Lee Thompson Who is in the cast of Taras Bulba?
Taras Bulba stars Tony Curtis as Andrei Bulba, Yul Brynner as Taras Bulba and Perry Lopez as Ostap Bulba, among 19 credited actors.
How much did Taras Bulba make at the box office?
Taras Bulba grossed $22,533 worldwide.
Does Taras Bulba have a post-credit scene?
No. Taras Bulba has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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