Father Sergius
Originally released in 1978. Father Sergius is a drama film. directed by Igor Talankin.
Starring Sergey Bondarchuk, Valentina Titova, and Vladislav Strzhelchik
Synopsis
A film adaptation of the novel of the same name by Leo Tolstoy.
The main character of the film is Prince Stepan Kasatsky, an officer, an ardent, proud young man — a big fan of the tsar. Kasatsky is going to marry, but at the last moment he learns from the bride that she was the mistress of the emperor. The prince is deeply disappointed in social life, he takes a monastic vow and leaves the capital. Faith in God was to save the soul, but passions and worldly temptations don't leave Kasatsky.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 5, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
2.5/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sergey Bondarchuk
as Stepan Kasatsky / Father Sergius
Valentina Titova
as Mary Korotkova
Vladislav Strzhelchik
as Nicholas I
Nikolai Gritsenko
as general
Boris Ivanov
as hegumen
Ivan Lapikov
as old man on the ferry
Ivan Solovyov
as bishop Nikodim
Lyudmila Maksakova
as Makovkina
Georgi Burkov
as merchant
Olga Anokhina
as merchant's daughter
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Father Sergius about?
A film adaptation of the novel of the same name by Leo Tolstoy. The main character of the film is Prince Stepan Kasatsky, an officer, an ardent, proud young man — a big fan of the tsar. Kasatsky...
Who directed Father Sergius?
Father Sergius was directed by Igor Talankin.
How long is Father Sergius?
Father Sergius has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Father Sergius released?
Father Sergius was released on September 5, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Father Sergius?
The main cast of Father Sergius includes Sergey Bondarchuk, Valentina Titova, Vladislav Strzhelchik, Nikolai Gritsenko, Boris Ivanov.