Ivan the Terrible, Part II: The Boyars' Plot
Originally released in 1958. Ivan the Terrible, Part II: The Boyars' Plot is a history/drama film. directed by Sergei Eisenstein. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Nikolai Cherkasov, Serafima Birman, and Pavel Kadochnikov
Synopsis
This is the second part of a projected three-part epic biopic of Russian Czar Ivan Grozny, undertaken by Soviet film-maker Sergei Eisenstein at the behest of Josef Stalin. Production of the epic was stopped before the third part could be filmed, due to producer dissatisfaction with Eisenstein's introducing forbidden experimental filming techniques into the material, more evident in this part than the first part. As it was, this second part was banned from showings until after the deaths of both Eisenstein and Stalin, and a change of attitude by the subsequent heads of the Soviet government. In this part, as Ivan the Terrible attempts to consolidate his power by establishing a personal army, his political rivals, the Russian boyars, plot to assassinate him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 10, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (167 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Nikolai Cherkasov
as Czar Ivan IV
Serafima Birman
as Boyarina Efrosinia Staritskaya
Pavel Kadochnikov
as Vladimir Andreyevich Staritsky
Mykhailo Zharov
as Czar's Guard Malyuta Skuratov
Amvrosii Buchma
as Czar's Guard Aleksei Basmanov
Vsevolod Pudovkin
as Nikolay the Fanatic
Mikhail Kuznetsov
as Fyodor Basmanov
Alexander Mgebrov
as Novgorod's Archbishop Pimen
Andrei Abrikosov
as Archbishop Philip (formerly Fyodor Kolychev)
Vladimir Balashov
as Pyotr Volynets
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
- TsOKS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ivan the Terrible, Part II: The Boyars' Plot about?
This is the second part of a projected three-part epic biopic of Russian Czar Ivan Grozny, undertaken by Soviet film-maker Sergei Eisenstein at the behest of Josef Stalin. Production of the epic w...
Who directed Ivan the Terrible, Part II: The Boyars' Plot?
Ivan the Terrible, Part II: The Boyars' Plot was directed by Sergei Eisenstein.
How long is Ivan the Terrible, Part II: The Boyars' Plot?
Ivan the Terrible, Part II: The Boyars' Plot has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Ivan the Terrible, Part II: The Boyars' Plot released?
Ivan the Terrible, Part II: The Boyars' Plot was released on October 10, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ivan the Terrible, Part II: The Boyars' Plot?
The main cast of Ivan the Terrible, Part II: The Boyars' Plot includes Nikolai Cherkasov, Serafima Birman, Pavel Kadochnikov, Mykhailo Zharov, Amvrosii Buchma.
Is Ivan the Terrible, Part II: The Boyars' Plot worth watching?
Ivan the Terrible, Part II: The Boyars' Plot has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 167 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.