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The Master and Margarita (1972): Cast & Box Office

The Master and Margarita (1972) movie poster

The Master and Margarita is a 1972 fantasy drama directed by Aleksandar Petrović, starring Ljuba Tadić as Pontius Pilate, Ugo Tognazzi and Velimir Živojinović. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $356,503 worldwide.

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The Master and Margarita (1972) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Genres
Fantasy , Drama , Romance
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Master and Margarita About?

The premise of The Master and Margarita without spoilers.

Talented writer Nikolai Masoudov and his assistant Margaret are drafting a biblical account of Pontius Pilate when Woland and his lieutenants begin tormenting Nikolai—spying on him, murdering a friend, and sending another to a Siberian Gulag. The persecution drives Nikolai into paranoia and an asylum, while Margaret risks everything to rescue him.

The Master and Margarita Themes & Keywords

· 48 tags
  • yugoslav black wave
  • magical creature
  • artistic freedom
  • pontius pilate
  • psychiatric hospital
  • russia
  • communism
  • yalta
  • cancer
  • decapitation
  • streetcar
  • male rear nudity
+36 more
  • female rear nudity
  • male full frontal nudity
  • female full frontal nudity
  • moscow russia
  • wrongful commitment
  • socialism
  • search
  • satire
  • reference to satan
  • russian revolution
  • revolution
  • rehearsal
  • politics
  • political repression
  • political persecution
  • playwright
  • male female relationship
  • melodrama
  • magician
  • law
  • idealism
  • freedom of speech
  • dissent
  • devil
  • death
  • controversy
  • censorship
  • cat
  • bureaucrat
  • black magic
  • black cat
  • adultery
  • actor
  • 1920s
  • based on novel
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

The Master and Margarita Cast & Characters

Ljuba Tadić leads the cast as Pontius Pilate, with Ugo Tognazzi as Nikolaj Afanasijevic Maksudov 'Maestro' and Velimir Živojinović as Korovjev. Directed by Aleksandar Petrović; 20 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Aleksandar Petrović

More films directed by Aleksandar Petrović: Migrations, Group Portrait with a Lady, It Rains in My Village and I Even Met Happy Gypsies.

Full filmography
Box office

The Master and Margarita Box Office

The Master and Margarita grossed $356,503 worldwide.

1972 box office

Worldwide gross

$356.5K

International
$356.5K
Videos

The Master and Margarita Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Master and Margarita.

Il maestro e Margherita (1972) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Details

The Master and Margarita Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “The Master and Margaret” and “Majstor i Margarita”.

Also known as
  • The Master and Margaret
  • Majstor i Margarita
  • The Master and Margherite
  • Meister und Margerita
  • Mästaren och Margherita
  • Der Meister und Margarita
  • Le maître et Marguerite
  • A mester és Margarita
  • Mistrz i Malgorzata
  • Margarida e o Mestre
  • Мастер и Маргарита
  • Майстора и Маргарита
+2 more
  • 大师和玛格丽特
  • Mistr a Markétka

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The Master and Margarita FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Master and Margarita, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Master and Margarita?

The Master and Margarita runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was The Master and Margarita released?

The Master and Margarita was released on July 15, 1972.

Who directed The Master and Margarita?

The Master and Margarita was directed by Aleksandar Petrović.

More films by Aleksandar Petrović

Who is in the cast of The Master and Margarita?

The Master and Margarita stars Ljuba Tadić as Pontius Pilate, Ugo Tognazzi as Nikolaj Afanasijevic Maksudov 'Maestro' and Velimir Živojinović as Korovjev, among 20 credited actors.

How much did The Master and Margarita make at the box office?

The Master and Margarita grossed $356,503 worldwide.

Does The Master and Margarita have a post-credit scene?

No. The Master and Margarita has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Master and Margarita in?

The original language of The Master and Margarita is Italian.

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