Alexander Nevsky (1938)
- Starring:
- Nikolai Cherkasov, Nikolai Okhlopkov, (more)
- Director(s):
- Sergei Eisenstein
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Like many of Eisenstein's best films, Alexander Nevsky was conceived as a morale-booster, aimed at stirring up Russian patriotism. It is set in the 13th century, but the villainous Teutonic Knights are obviously meant to represent the burgeoning threat of Hitler's hordes. With Russia besieged by both these knights and by the Tartars, only a charismatic leader can save the populace from these barbaric baby killers (yes, we see the villains tossing screaming infants into bonfires!) The hero of the piece is the legendary Prince Alexander Nevsky, portrayed by Nikolai Cherkasov, who bears a striking resemblance to Gary Cooper. The saving turnaround for Nevsky is the battle of ice-covered Lake Peipus in 1242. This bravura sequence is staged in spectacular fashion, underlined by the specially-commissioned music of Sergei Prokofiev. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 108 mins
Complete Cast:
- Nikolai Cherkasov - Alexander Nevsky
- Andrei Abrikosov - Gavrilo Olexich
- V.K. Novikov - Pavsha, Governor of Pskov
- Valeria O. Massalitinova - Amefa Timofeyevna, Mother of Buslai
- Valentina Ivasheva - Olga, a Novgorod Girl
- Sergei Blinnikov - Tverdilo, Traitorous Mayor of Pskov
- Lev Fenin - The Bishop
- Nikolai Okhlopkov - Vassily Buslai
- Dmitri N. Orlov - Ignat, Master Armourer
- Vladimir Yershov - Master of the Teutonic Order
- N.N. Arski - Domash, Nobleman of Novgorod
- Alexandra Danilova - Vassilissa
- I.I. Lagutin - Anani, a Monk
- N.A. Rogozbbin - The Black-Robed Monk
- Director(s):
- Sergei Eisenstein
- Writer(s):
- Sergei Eisenstein, Pyotr Pavlenko
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