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The Legend of Princess Olga (1984): Cast

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The Legend of Princess Olga is a 1984 historical drama directed by Yurii Illienko, starring Liudmyla Yefymenko as Princess Olha, Ivan Havryliuk and Viktor Demertash. It runs 2 hours 15 minutes.

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The Legend of Princess Olga (1984) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 15m (135 min)
Director
Yurii Illienko
Genres
History , Drama
Original language
Russian
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Legend of Princess Olga About?

The premise of The Legend of Princess Olga without spoilers.

The poetic film adapts oral and written tales of Princess Olha of Kyivan Rus’ from the early 11th century. Drawing on chronicles and folk legend, it follows humble Olha, who marries Prince Ihor, ascends the throne after his murder, and emerges as a pivotal medieval ruler. She embraces Christianity and guides her realm into Europe.

The Legend of Princess Olga Themes & Keywords

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  • series
  • 11th century
  • female nudity
  • female full frontal nudity
  • female frontal nudity
  • skinny dipping
  • female rear nudity
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Cast & crew

The Legend of Princess Olga Cast & Characters

Liudmyla Yefymenko leads the cast as Princess Olha, with Ivan Havryliuk as Rus and Viktor Demertash as Prince Mal of the Drevlians. Directed by Yurii Illienko; 21 actors are credited in all.

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More from Yurii Illienko

More films directed by Yurii Illienko: Swan Lake: The Zone, A Story of the Forest: Mavka, A Strip of Uncut Wild Flowers and Defying Everybody.

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The Legend of Princess Olga Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Legenda o Knyagine Olge” and “Легенда про княгиню Ольгу”.

Also known as
  • Legenda o Knyagine Olge
  • Легенда про княгиню Ольгу
  • The Legend of Princess Olha
  • La Légende de la princesse Olga

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The Legend of Princess Olga FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Legend of Princess Olga, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Legend of Princess Olga?

The Legend of Princess Olga runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).

When was The Legend of Princess Olga released?

The Legend of Princess Olga was released on February 27, 1984.

Who directed The Legend of Princess Olga?

The Legend of Princess Olga was directed by Yurii Illienko.

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Who is in the cast of The Legend of Princess Olga?

The Legend of Princess Olga stars Liudmyla Yefymenko as Princess Olha, Ivan Havryliuk as Rus and Viktor Demertash as Prince Mal of the Drevlians, among 21 credited actors.

Does The Legend of Princess Olga have a post-credit scene?

No. The Legend of Princess Olga has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Legend of Princess Olga in?

The original language of The Legend of Princess Olga is Russian.

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