The Great Consoler (1933): Cast & Plot
The Great Consoler is a 1933 drama directed by Lev Kuleshov, starring Alexandra Khokhlova as Dulcie, Konstantin Khokhlov and Ivan Novoseltsev. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Lev Kuleshov
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- Mezhrabpomfilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Great Consoler About?
The premise of The Great Consoler without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Lev Kuleshov’s most personal work, the film dramatizes events from his own life while probing the artist’s position in modern society. Uniquely for its era, it questions the role and responsibilities of creative individuals within Soviet culture.
The Great Consoler Themes & Keywords
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- american
The Great Consoler Cast & Characters
Alexandra Khokhlova leads the cast as Dulcie, with Konstantin Khokhlov as Bill Porter and Ivan Novoseltsev as Jim Valentine - aka Ralph D. Spenser. Directed by Lev Kuleshov; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lev Kuleshov
- Alexandra Khokhlova as Dulcie
- Konstantin Khokhlov as Bill Porter
- Ivan Novoseltsev as Jim Valentine - aka Ralph D. Spenser
- Andrey Fayt as Detective Ben Price
Also Starring in The Great Consoler
· 10 more- Galina Kravchenko Annabel Adams
- Daniil Vvedenskiy Jailguard
- Pyotr Galadzhev Banker Adams/ Reporter
- Andrei Gorchilin Convict
- Vasili Kovrigin Warden
- Mikhail Doronin Innkeeper / Prosecutor / Inspector
- Sergey Sletov Jailguard
- Valentina Lopatina Sadie / Annabel's sister
- Weyland Rodd Sr. Black convict
- O. Rayevskaya Jim's mother
More from Lev Kuleshov
More films directed by Lev Kuleshov: Siberians, Two-Buldi-Two, Your Friend and By the Law.
The Great Consoler Plot Summary
What happens in The Great Consoler from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Saleswoman Dulcie Alexandra Khokhlova dreams of a better, more beautiful world, a vision drawn from the stories of writer Bill Porter Konstantin Khokhlov who becomes a prisoner with a surprising literary voice. Porter isn’t accused of serious crimes and, within the prison, he enjoys a degree of freedom of movement. The administration values him because, while serving his sentence, he writes stories with hopeful endings that offer a little light inside the system.
Full summary
The whole story of The Great Consoler, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Great Consoler?
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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What is Bill Porter's occupation?
The Great Consoler Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Velikiy uteshitel” and “О. Генри в тюрьме”.
- Also known as
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- Velikiy uteshitel
- О. Генри в тюрьме
- Le Grand Consolateur
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Movies Like The Great Consoler
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Consolations (Love Is an Art of Time) Part 1: The Fugitive Gods, The Russian Question and A Great Life.
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The Russian Question 1948 -
A Great Life 1939 -
The Confession 1990 -
The Great Movement 2021 -
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The Belovs 1992 -
The Children Play Russian 1993 -
The Kuleshov Effect 1969 -
The Lonely Voice of Man 1987 -
The Theme 1979 -
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The Great Consoler FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Great Consoler, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Great Consoler?
The Great Consoler runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was The Great Consoler released?
The Great Consoler was released on November 17, 1933.
Who directed The Great Consoler?
The Great Consoler was directed by Lev Kuleshov.
More films by Lev Kuleshov Who is in the cast of The Great Consoler?
The Great Consoler stars Alexandra Khokhlova as Dulcie, Konstantin Khokhlov as Bill Porter and Ivan Novoseltsev as Jim Valentine - aka Ralph D. Spenser, among 14 credited actors.
Does The Great Consoler have a post-credit scene?
No. The Great Consoler has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Great Consoler in?
The original language of The Great Consoler is Russian.
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