The Tale of Tsar Saltan (1967): Cast
The Tale of Tsar Saltan is a 1967 fantasy family film directed by Aleksandr Ptushko, starring Vladimir Andreyev as Tsar Saltan, Larisa Golubkina and Sergei Martinson. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Aleksandr Ptushko
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- Mosfilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Tale of Tsar Saltan About?
The premise of The Tale of Tsar Saltan without spoilers.
Based on Alexander Pushkin’s verse fairy‑tale, this lush fantasy follows a young Tsarina betrayed by her sisters and cast into the sea in a barrel with her infant son. They survive a storm‑tossed voyage and reach a remote island where the son, now magically grown, falls for a Swan Princess in human form and longs to reunite with his father, Tsar Saltan. Merchants bring news of the tsar, but the sisters persist in weaving lies to keep them apart.
The Tale of Tsar Saltan Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- russia
- mosquito
- sister sister relationship
- false accusation
- palace intrigue
- transformation
- prince
- merchant
- marriage
- marooned
- letter
- jealousy
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- intrigue
- fairy tale
- czar
- conspiracy
- bride
- based on novel
The Tale of Tsar Saltan Cast & Characters
Vladimir Andreyev leads the cast as Tsar Saltan, with Larisa Golubkina as Tsarina and Sergei Martinson as Opekun Saltana. Directed by Aleksandr Ptushko; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Aleksandr Ptushko
- Vladimir Andreyev as Tsar Saltan
- Larisa Golubkina as Tsarina
- Sergei Martinson as Opekun Saltana
- Valeriy Nosik as Chelyadinets
Also Starring in The Tale of Tsar Saltan
· 10 more- Grigoriy Shpigel Gradopravitel
- Viktor Uralsky Boyarin
- Oleg Vidov Tsarevich Gvidon
- Viktor Kolpakov Dyak
- Yuri Chekulayev Spalnik
- Vera Ivleva Tkachikha
- Olga Viklandt Babarikha
- Kseniya Ryabinkina Tsarevna Lebed
- Nina Belyayeva Povarikha
- Evgeniy Maykhrovsky Shut
More from Aleksandr Ptushko
More films directed by Aleksandr Ptushko: Ruslan and Ludmila, A Tale of Lost Times, Scarlet Sails and The Day the Earth Froze.
The Tale of Tsar Saltan Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Tale of Tsar Saltan.
The Tale of Tsar Saltan Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Skazka o Tsare Saltane” and “A Lenda do Rei Saltan”.
- Also known as
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- Skazka o Tsare Saltane
- A Lenda do Rei Saltan
- El cuento del Zar Saltan
- O Conto do Czar Saltan
- Tale of the Tsar Saltan
- The Tale of Czar Saltan
- The Tale of Tsar Sultan
- Story About Czar Saltan
- Le Conte du tsar Saltan
- Das Märchen vom Zaren Saltan
- Приказка за цар Салтан
- 萨尔丹沙皇的传说
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- Pohádka o caru Saltánovi
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The Tale of Tsar Saltan FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Tale of Tsar Saltan, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Tale of Tsar Saltan?
The Tale of Tsar Saltan runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was The Tale of Tsar Saltan released?
The Tale of Tsar Saltan was released on January 2, 1967.
Who directed The Tale of Tsar Saltan?
The Tale of Tsar Saltan was directed by Aleksandr Ptushko.
More films by Aleksandr Ptushko Who is in the cast of The Tale of Tsar Saltan?
The Tale of Tsar Saltan stars Vladimir Andreyev as Tsar Saltan, Larisa Golubkina as Tsarina and Sergei Martinson as Opekun Saltana, among 14 credited actors.
Does The Tale of Tsar Saltan have a post-credit scene?
No. The Tale of Tsar Saltan has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Tale of Tsar Saltan in?
The original language of The Tale of Tsar Saltan is Russian.
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