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The Demon

The Demon

Jan 01, 1960 · 1h 3m

Director

Vitaly Golovin

Overview

The Demon (1960) is a Soviet opera-film based on the eponymous opera by Anton Rubinstein. The plot derives from Lermontov's Demon, a poem which was banned for decades due to its sacrilegious content. The titular demon is a fallen angel, a figure of negation and a brooding anti-hero. He falls in love with Tamara but his love destroys her. The Demon is played by the brilliant Estonian singer Georg Ots.

Cast of The Demon

Crew of The Demon

About The Demon

What is The Demon about?

The Demon (1960) is a Soviet opera-film based on the eponymous opera by Anton Rubinstein. The plot derives from Lermontov's Demon, a poem which was banned for decades due to its sacrilegious content. The titular demon is a fallen angel, a figure of negation and a brooding anti-hero. He falls in love with Tamara but his love destroys her. The Demon is played by the brilliant Estonian singer Georg…

When was The Demon released?

The Demon was released on January 1, 1960.

How long is The Demon?

The Demon runs 1 hour 3 minutes (63 minutes).

Who directed The Demon?

The Demon was directed by Vitaly Golovin.

Who is in the cast of The Demon?

The cast of The Demon includes Georg Ots (Demon) and Sergey Lemeshev (Prince Sinodal).

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