Anastasia
"The most amazing conspiracy the world has ever known... and love as it never happened to a man and woman before!"
Originally released in 1956. Anastasia is a drama/romance film. directed by Anatole Litvak.
Starring Ingrid Bergman, Yul Brynner, and Helen Hayes
Synopsis
Russian exiles in Paris plot to collect ten million pounds from the Bank of England by grooming a destitute, suicidal girl to pose as heir to the Russian throne. While Bounin is coaching her, he comes to believe that she is really Anastasia. In the end, the Empress must decide her claim.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 13, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (182 votes)
Budget
$3.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$4.3M
1.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ingrid Bergman
as Anna Koreff / Anastasia
Yul Brynner
as General Sergei Pavlovich Bounine
Helen Hayes
as Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna
Akim Tamiroff
as Boris Adreivich Chernov
Martita Hunt
as Baroness Elena von Livenbaum
Felix Aylmer
as Chamberlain
Sacha Pitoëff
as Piotr Ivanovich Petrovin
Ivan Desny
as Prince Paul von Haraldberg
Natalie Schafer
as Irina Lissemskaia / Nini
Grégoire Gromoff
as Stepan
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,520,000
- Revenue
- $4,300,000
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anastasia about?
Russian exiles in Paris plot to collect ten million pounds from the Bank of England by grooming a destitute, suicidal girl to pose as heir to the Russian throne. While Bounin is coaching her, he co...
Who directed Anastasia?
Anastasia was directed by Anatole Litvak.
How long is Anastasia?
Anastasia has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Anastasia released?
Anastasia was released on December 13, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Anastasia?
The main cast of Anastasia includes Ingrid Bergman, Yul Brynner, Helen Hayes, Akim Tamiroff, Martita Hunt.
Is Anastasia worth watching?
Anastasia has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 182 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.