Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Drama

The Poet and the Tsar (1927): Cast

The Poet and the Tsar (1927) movie poster

The Poet and the Tsar is a 1927 drama directed by Vladimir Gardin, starring Yevgeni Chervyakov as Aleksandr Pushkin, Olga Spirova and Ye. Roziner. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

Loading streaming availability…
The Poet and the Tsar (1927) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Vladimir Gardin
Genre
Drama
Original language
Russian
Studio
Sovkino
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Poet and the Tsar About?

The premise of The Poet and the Tsar without spoilers.

Tsar Nicholas I falls for Natalia, Alexander Pushkin's wife, and hides his desire by using Benckendorff to promote officer Georges d’Anthès. Pushkin, hearing rumors of d’Anthès's interest, challenges him to a duel. To protect himself, d’Anthès marries Natalia's sister Ekaterina. Back at his estate, Pushkin gets anonymous letters and demands the duel.

The Poet and the Tsar Themes & Keywords

· 1 tag
  • poet
Loading streaming availability…
Cast & crew

The Poet and the Tsar Cast & Characters

Yevgeni Chervyakov leads the cast as Aleksandr Pushkin, with Olga Spirova as Yekaterina, Nathalie's sister and Ye. Roziner as Aleksandra, Nathalie's sister. Directed by Vladimir Gardin; 16 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Poet and the Tsar

· 12 more
From the director

More from Vladimir Gardin

More films directed by Vladimir Gardin: The Bear’s Wedding, A Spectre Haunts Europe and The Kreutzer Sonata.

Full filmography
Details

The Poet and the Tsar Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “The Poet and the Czar” and “The Poet and the King”.

Also known as
  • The Poet and the Czar
  • The Poet and the King
  • Le Poète et le Tsar

Seen The Poet and the Tsar?

FAQ

The Poet and the Tsar FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Poet and the Tsar, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Poet and the Tsar?

The Poet and the Tsar runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was The Poet and the Tsar released?

The Poet and the Tsar was released on September 20, 1927.

Who directed The Poet and the Tsar?

The Poet and the Tsar was directed by Vladimir Gardin.

More films by Vladimir Gardin

Who is in the cast of The Poet and the Tsar?

The Poet and the Tsar stars Yevgeni Chervyakov as Aleksandr Pushkin, Olga Spirova as Yekaterina, Nathalie's sister and Ye. Roziner as Aleksandra, Nathalie's sister, among 16 credited actors.

Does The Poet and the Tsar have a post-credit scene?

No. The Poet and the Tsar has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Poet and the Tsar in?

The original language of The Poet and the Tsar is Russian.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app