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Short animated family film

The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights (1951): Cast

The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights (1951) movie poster

The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights is a 1951 short animated family film directed by Ivan Ivanov-Vano, starring Galina Novozhilova as princess (voice) / царевна, Valentina Sperantova and Mikhail Nazvanov. It runs 30 minutes.

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The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights (1951) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
30 min
Director
Ivan Ivanov-Vano
Genres
Animation , Family
Original language
Russian
Studio
Soyuzmultfilm
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights About?

The premise of The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights without spoilers.

An animated adaptation of Alexander Pushkin’s tale follows a young princess who becomes the step‑daughter of a new king. The queen, jealous and cruel, banishes her to the deadly forest, believing she will perish. The princess discovers shelter with seven heroic bogatyrs, but the queen soon learns of her survival and attempts to poison her.

The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights Themes & Keywords

· 18 tags
  • tsar
  • tsarina
  • palace
  • envy
  • whole world
  • stepdaughter
  • month
  • tsarevna
  • bogatyr
  • quest
  • bride
  • woods
+6 more
  • wedding
  • hut
  • answer
  • giving birth
  • magical mirror
  • cruelty
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Cast & crew

The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights Cast & Characters

Galina Novozhilova leads the cast as princess (voice) / царевна, with Valentina Sperantova as Moon (voice) / месяц and Mikhail Nazvanov as Episode (voice) / эпизод. Directed by Ivan Ivanov-Vano; 11 actors are credited in all.

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More from Ivan Ivanov-Vano

More films directed by Ivan Ivanov-Vano: The Tale of Tsar Saltan, The Magic Lake, The Humpbacked Horse and The Legend of the Cruel Giant.

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The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Skazka o Myortvoy Tsarevne i o Semi Bogatyryakh” and “Blanche-Neige et les Sept Chevaliers”.

Also known as
  • Skazka o Myortvoy Tsarevne i o Semi Bogatyryakh
  • Blanche-Neige et les Sept Chevaliers
  • Snow White and the Seven Knights
  • Сказка о мёртвой царевне и о семи богатырях
  • Biancaneve
  • Казка про мертву царівну і сімох богатирів
  • 俄罗斯公主和七勇士

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The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights?

The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights runs 30 minutes.

When was The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights released?

The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights was released in 1951.

Who directed The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights?

The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights was directed by Ivan Ivanov-Vano.

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Who is in the cast of The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights?

The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights stars Galina Novozhilova as princess (voice) / царевна, Valentina Sperantova as Moon (voice) / месяц and Mikhail Nazvanov as Episode (voice) / эпизод, among 11 credited actors.

Does The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights have a post-credit scene?

No. The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights in?

The original language of The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights is Russian.

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