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Historical drama

Wings of a Serf (1926): Cast

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Wings of a Serf is a 1926 historical drama directed by Yuri Tarich, starring Vladimir Korsh as Tsarevich Ivan, Leonid Leonidov and Ivan Klyukvin. It runs 1 hour 13 minutes.

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Wings of a Serf (1926) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 13m (73 min)
Director
Yuri Tarich
Genres
History , Drama
Studio
Sovkino
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Wings of a Serf About?

The premise of Wings of a Serf without spoilers.

SovKino’s early Soviet historical film set in Ivan the Terrible’s oprichnina blends Gothic drama with materialist commentary on scientific progress versus religious tyranny. Serf inventor Nikishka builds a flying machine, sparking witchcraft accusations. He and lover Fima are oppressed by lord Kurlyatev, rescued when the Tsar seizes the lands, and Nikishka is sent to the Tsar’s linen mill, where Tsarina Maria Temryukovna covets him. Intrigue unfolds in palace, cathedral and dungeon.

Wings of a Serf Themes & Keywords

· 1 tag
  • flying
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Cast & crew

Wings of a Serf Cast & Characters

Vladimir Korsh leads the cast as Tsarevich Ivan, with Leonid Leonidov as Tsar Ivan the Terrible and Ivan Klyukvin as Nikishka. Directed by Yuri Tarich; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Yuri Tarich

More films directed by Yuri Tarich: Mighty Prince, The Murderers Are Coming and The Captain’s Daughter.

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Videos

Wings of a Serf Videos

The featurette of Wings of a Serf.

Крылья холопа (1926)
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Wings of a Serf Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “The Wings of a Serf” and “Czar Ivan the Terrible”.

Also known as
  • The Wings of a Serf
  • Czar Ivan the Terrible
  • Iwan der Schreckliche

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Wings of a Serf FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Wings of a Serf, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Wings of a Serf?

Wings of a Serf runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).

When was Wings of a Serf released?

Wings of a Serf was released on November 16, 1926.

Who directed Wings of a Serf?

Wings of a Serf was directed by Yuri Tarich.

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Who is in the cast of Wings of a Serf?

Wings of a Serf stars Vladimir Korsh as Tsarevich Ivan, Leonid Leonidov as Tsar Ivan the Terrible and Ivan Klyukvin as Nikishka, among 13 credited actors.

Does Wings of a Serf have a post-credit scene?

No. Wings of a Serf has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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