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The Kreutzer Sonata (1914): Cast

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The Kreutzer Sonata is a 1914 drama directed by Vladimir Gardin, starring Mikhail Tamarov as Leo Tolstoy, Boris Orsky and Evgeniya Uvarova. It runs 42 minutes.

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The Kreutzer Sonata (1914) movie poster
Released
Runtime
42 min
Director
Vladimir Gardin
Genre
Drama
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The story

What Is The Kreutzer Sonata About?

The premise of The Kreutzer Sonata without spoilers.

Based on Leo Tolstoy’s novella, the film takes its name from Beethoven’s Kreutzer Sonata. It presents a stark argument for sexual abstinence while delivering an intense first‑person account of jealous fury. Pozdnyshev, the narrator, recounts the events that culminate in his killing of his wife.

The Kreutzer Sonata Themes & Keywords

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  • leo tolstoy
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Cast & crew

The Kreutzer Sonata Cast & Characters

Mikhail Tamarov leads the cast as Leo Tolstoy, with Boris Orsky as Pozdnyshev and Evgeniya Uvarova as Pozdnyshev's wife. Directed by Vladimir Gardin; 4 actors are credited in all.

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More from Vladimir Gardin

More films directed by Vladimir Gardin: The Poet and the Tsar, The Bear’s Wedding and A Spectre Haunts Europe.

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The Kreutzer Sonata FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Kreutzer Sonata, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Kreutzer Sonata?

The Kreutzer Sonata runs 42 minutes.

When was The Kreutzer Sonata released?

The Kreutzer Sonata was released on November 2, 1914.

Who directed The Kreutzer Sonata?

The Kreutzer Sonata was directed by Vladimir Gardin.

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Who is in the cast of The Kreutzer Sonata?

The Kreutzer Sonata stars Mikhail Tamarov as Leo Tolstoy, Boris Orsky as Pozdnyshev and Evgeniya Uvarova as Pozdnyshev's wife, among 4 credited actors.

Does The Kreutzer Sonata have a post-credit scene?

No. The Kreutzer Sonata has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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