Anastasia
Originally released in 1953. Anastasia is a drama/tv movie film.
Starring Peter Cushing, Malcolm Russell, and Anthony Ireland
Synopsis
Set 16 years after the execution of the Tsar and his family by the Bolsheviks. Exiles Prince Bounine and his friends come up with a scheme to con money by claiming an imposter to be Princess Anastasia who escaped the shootings. They find a poor woman who is close to suicide and both looks the part and speaks Russian. All they need to do is train her for her role, enough to convince other members of the ex-Royal household and family also in exile.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 12, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Top Cast
Peter Cushing
as Piotr Petrovsky
Malcolm Russell
as Boris Chernov
Anthony Ireland
as Prince Bounine
Mary Kerridge
as Anna Broun
Michael Godfrey
as Felix Oblensky
Bryan Coleman
as Prince Paul
Helen Haye
as The Dowager Empress of Russia
Ruth Goddard
as Her Lady-in-Waiting
Jacqueline Squire
as Antonia
Charles Cameron
as Sergei
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anastasia about?
Set 16 years after the execution of the Tsar and his family by the Bolsheviks. Exiles Prince Bounine and his friends come up with a scheme to con money by claiming an imposter to be Princess Anasta...
How long is Anastasia?
Anastasia has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Anastasia released?
Anastasia was released on July 12, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Anastasia?
The main cast of Anastasia includes Peter Cushing, Malcolm Russell, Anthony Ireland, Mary Kerridge, Michael Godfrey.