The Sword and the Dragon (1956): Cast
The Sword and the Dragon is a 1956 adventure fantasy film directed by Aleksandr Ptushko, starring Boris Andreyev as Ilya Muromets, Sergei Martinson and Mikhail Pugovkin. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Aleksandr Ptushko
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- Mosfilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Sword and the Dragon About?
The premise of The Sword and the Dragon without spoilers.
A massive epic with a cast of 106,000 and over 11,000 horses. Born paralyzed, Ilya can only watch his village fall to marauding barbarians until a mysterious traveler offers a magic elixir that restores his mobility. Reinvigorated, he embarks on a peril‑filled quest to defend his home and the royal family.
The Sword and the Dragon Themes & Keywords
· 32 tags- dragon
- magical sword
- russia
- sword and sorcery
- fire breathing dragon
- character name in title
- invading army
- corruption
- treasure
- beheading
- handicapped man
- psychotronic film
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- kaiju
- superhero fantasy
- journey
- barbarian
- wind demon
- magic
- cure
- magical ring
- 11th century
- sword and sandal
- kidnapping
- giant
- extortion
- slavery
- one ton man
- mythical kingdom
- murder
- magical creature
- broadsword
- superhero
The Sword and the Dragon Cast & Characters
Boris Andreyev leads the cast as Ilya Muromets, with Sergei Martinson as Mishatychka and Mikhail Pugovkin as Razumets. Directed by Aleksandr Ptushko; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Aleksandr Ptushko
- Boris Andreyev as Ilya Muromets
- Sergei Martinson as Mishatychka
- Mikhail Pugovkin as Razumets
- Natalya Medvedeva as Princess Apraksia
Also Starring in The Sword and the Dragon
· 14 more- Andrei Abrikosov Prince Vladimir
- Ninel Myshkova Vasilisa
- Sergei Stolyarov Aljoscha Popovich
- Vladimir Solovyov Kasyan
- Iya Arepina Alicia, Alexei's girl
- Aleksandr Shvorin Sokolnichek
- Nikolai Gladkov
- Sadykbek Dzhamanov
- Georgi Demin Durbar Muromets
- Shukur Burkhanov Tsar Kalin
- Au Son Hi Tugar Dancer
- Muratek Ryskulov
- Shamshi Tyumenbaev
- Vsevolod Tyagushev
The Sword and the Dragon Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Sword and the Dragon.
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Movies Like The Sword and the Dragon
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Magic Sword, The Sword and the Sorcerer and The Dragon’s Blood.
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The Magic Sword 1962 -
The Sword and the Sorcerer 1982 -
The Dragon’s Blood 1958 -
The Sword of Swords 1968 -
Dragonslayer 1981 -
Quest for the Mighty Sword 1990 -
The Barbarians 1987 -
Fire and Ice: The Dragon Chronicles 2008 -
Dragon Storm 2004 -
Thrilling Bloody Sword 1981 -
Dragon Hunter 2008 -
The Devil’s Sword 1984
The Sword and the Dragon FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Sword and the Dragon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Sword and the Dragon?
The Sword and the Dragon runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was The Sword and the Dragon released?
The Sword and the Dragon was released on September 9, 1956.
Who directed The Sword and the Dragon?
The Sword and the Dragon was directed by Aleksandr Ptushko.
More films by Aleksandr Ptushko Who is in the cast of The Sword and the Dragon?
The Sword and the Dragon stars Boris Andreyev as Ilya Muromets, Sergei Martinson as Mishatychka and Mikhail Pugovkin as Razumets, among 18 credited actors.
Does The Sword and the Dragon have a post-credit scene?
No. The Sword and the Dragon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Sword and the Dragon in?
The original language of The Sword and the Dragon is Russian.
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