Boris Godunov
Jan 21, 1954 · 1h 50m
Director
Vera StroyevaOverview
Russian filmmaker Vera Stroyeva specialized in cinematic adaptations of famous operas. One of the most successful of these was her 1955 film version of Mussorgsky and Pushkin's Boris Godunov. Stroyeva's adaptation deftly streamlines the story of a Russian czar whose life is placed in jeopardy by a pretender to his throne. A. Pirogov sings the title role, while G. Nellep provides vocal and visual menace as the "False Dmitri". The use of a color process known as Magicolor adds just the right touch of theatrical artificiality to the pomp-and-splendor proceedings.
Cast of Boris Godunov
Crew of Boris Godunov
Vera StroyevaDirector, Writer
Nikolay GolovanovWriter- Vladimir NikolayevDirector of Photography
Pyotr KiselyovProduction Design- Yevgeni SerganovProduction Design
Zoya MoryakovaVFX Artist- Nikolay ZvonaryovVFX Artist
Nikolai RenkovVisual Effects Camera
Viktor ZorinSound Director
Modeste MoussorgskyMusic, Opera
About Boris Godunov
What is Boris Godunov about?
Russian filmmaker Vera Stroyeva specialized in cinematic adaptations of famous operas. One of the most successful of these was her 1955 film version of Mussorgsky and Pushkin's Boris Godunov. Stroyeva's adaptation deftly streamlines the story of a Russian czar whose life is placed in jeopardy by a pretender to his throne. A. Pirogov sings the title role, while G. Nellep provides vocal and visual…
When was Boris Godunov released?
Boris Godunov was released on January 21, 1954.
How long is Boris Godunov?
Boris Godunov runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
Who directed Boris Godunov?
Boris Godunov was directed by Vera Stroyeva.
Who is in the cast of Boris Godunov?
The cast of Boris Godunov includes Aleksandr Pirogov (Boris Godunov), Nikandr Khanayev (Vasili Shuysky), Georgi Nelepp (Grigori), Maxim Mikhaylov (Pimen) and Ivan Kozlovsky (The Fool).