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The Wonderful Lies of Nina Petrovna (1929): Cast

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The Wonderful Lies of Nina Petrovna is a 1929 historical drama directed by Hanns Schwarz, starring Brigitte Helm as Nina Petrowna, Francis Lederer and Franz Schafheitlin. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.

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The Wonderful Lies of Nina Petrovna (1929) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Director
Hanns Schwarz
Genres
Drama , History , Romance
Original language
German
Studio
UFA
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Wonderful Lies of Nina Petrovna About?

The premise of The Wonderful Lies of Nina Petrovna without spoilers.

The film premiered as a silent‑era spectacle with an orchestral score, then faded into obscurity. In 1988 Carlo Piccardi rebuilt Jaubert’s music, restored the footage and added an orchestra in Paris. Nina Petrovna, mistress of a Tsarist colonel, falls for a penniless lieutenant; their love ends in tragedy, the wonderful lie of Nina Petrovna.

The Wonderful Lies of Nina Petrovna Themes & Keywords

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  • love
  • young
  • happiness
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Cast & crew

The Wonderful Lies of Nina Petrovna Cast & Characters

Brigitte Helm leads the cast as Nina Petrowna, with Francis Lederer as Lt. Michael Rostof and Franz Schafheitlin. Directed by Hanns Schwarz; 8 actors are credited in all.

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More from Hanns Schwarz

More films directed by Hanns Schwarz: Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel, Bombs Over Monte Carlo, Burglars and Darling of the Gods.

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The Wonderful Lies of Nina Petrovna Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “尼娜佩特罗娜的美妙谎言” and “Le mensonge de Nina Petrovna”.

Also known as
  • 尼娜佩特罗娜的美妙谎言
  • Le mensonge de Nina Petrovna
  • 尼娜佩特羅娜的美妙謊言

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The Wonderful Lies of Nina Petrovna FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Wonderful Lies of Nina Petrovna, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Wonderful Lies of Nina Petrovna?

The Wonderful Lies of Nina Petrovna runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was The Wonderful Lies of Nina Petrovna released?

The Wonderful Lies of Nina Petrovna was released on April 15, 1929.

Who directed The Wonderful Lies of Nina Petrovna?

The Wonderful Lies of Nina Petrovna was directed by Hanns Schwarz.

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Who is in the cast of The Wonderful Lies of Nina Petrovna?

The Wonderful Lies of Nina Petrovna stars Brigitte Helm as Nina Petrowna, Francis Lederer as Lt. Michael Rostof and Franz Schafheitlin, among 8 credited actors.

Does The Wonderful Lies of Nina Petrovna have a post-credit scene?

No. The Wonderful Lies of Nina Petrovna has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Wonderful Lies of Nina Petrovna in?

The original language of The Wonderful Lies of Nina Petrovna is German.

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