Ivan the Terrible, Part I
Originally released in 1944. Ivan the Terrible, Part I is a drama/history film. directed by Sergei Eisenstein.
Starring Nikolai Cherkasov, Lyudmila Tselikovskaya, and Serafima Birman
Synopsis
Set during the early part of his reign, Ivan faces betrayal from the aristocracy and even his closest friends as he seeks to unite the Russian people. Sergei Eisenstein's final film, this is the first part of a three-part biopic of Tsar Ivan IV of Russia, which was never completed due to the producer's dissatisfaction with Eisenstein's attempts to use forbidden experimental filming techniques and excessive cost overruns. The second part was completed but not released for a decade after Eisenstein's death and a change of heart in the USSR government toward his work; the third part was only in its earliest stage of filming when shooting was stopped altogether.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 11, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (219 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Nikolai Cherkasov
as Czar Ivan IV
Lyudmila Tselikovskaya
as Czarina Anastasia Romanovna
Serafima Birman
as Boyarina Efrosinia Staritskaya
Mikhail Nazvanov
as Prince Andrei Kurbsky
Mykhailo Zharov
as Czar's Guard Malyuta Skuratov
Amvrosii Buchma
as Czar's Guard Aleksei Basmanov
Mikhail Kuznetsov
as Fyodor Basmanov
Pavel Kadochnikov
as Vladimir Andreyevich Staritsky
Andrei Abrikosov
as Boyar Fyodor Kolychev
Alexander Mgebrov
as Novgorod's Archbishop Pimen
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
- TsOKS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ivan the Terrible, Part I about?
Set during the early part of his reign, Ivan faces betrayal from the aristocracy and even his closest friends as he seeks to unite the Russian people. Sergei Eisenstein's final film, this is the f...
Who directed Ivan the Terrible, Part I?
Ivan the Terrible, Part I was directed by Sergei Eisenstein.
How long is Ivan the Terrible, Part I?
Ivan the Terrible, Part I has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Ivan the Terrible, Part I released?
Ivan the Terrible, Part I was released on November 11, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ivan the Terrible, Part I?
The main cast of Ivan the Terrible, Part I includes Nikolai Cherkasov, Lyudmila Tselikovskaya, Serafima Birman, Mikhail Nazvanov, Mykhailo Zharov.
Is Ivan the Terrible, Part I worth watching?
Ivan the Terrible, Part I has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 219 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.