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Lev Tolstoy

October 26, 1984 2h 48m 4.2/10 (6 votes)

Originally released in 1984. Lev Tolstoy is a drama/history film. directed by Sergei Gerasimov. With a runtime of 2h 48m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Sergei Gerasimov, Tamara Makarova, and Aleksey Petrenko

Synopsis

The film consists of two parts: “Insomnia” and “Departure”. We shall meet Lev Tolstoy in the final years of his life at Yasnaya Polyana. We shall see him surrounded by his family, friends, acquaintances and absolute strangers who were coming to the great man and artist from all over the world. We shall hear “the voice of his thoughts”. In his sleepless nights, we shall follow his memory of the happy youthful years and the crucial, hard ones. We shall witness Tolstoy’s tragic departure from Yasnaya Polyana and his death at an obscure little station of Astapovo.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 26, 1984 41 years ago
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Runtime 2h 48m 168 minutes total
User Rating 4.2/10 Mixed (6 votes)
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Language Russian Original language
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Country Czechoslovakia + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
RU

Production Companies

  • Gorky Film Studios
  • Slovenská filmová tvorba

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lev Tolstoy about?

The film consists of two parts: “Insomnia” and “Departure”. We shall meet Lev Tolstoy in the final years of his life at Yasnaya Polyana. We shall see him surrounded by his family, friends,...

Who directed Lev Tolstoy?

Lev Tolstoy was directed by Sergei Gerasimov.

How long is Lev Tolstoy?

Lev Tolstoy has a runtime of 2 hours and 48 minutes (168 minutes total).

When was Lev Tolstoy released?

Lev Tolstoy was released on October 26, 1984 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Lev Tolstoy?

The main cast of Lev Tolstoy includes Sergei Gerasimov, Tamara Makarova, Aleksey Petrenko, Viktor Proskurin, Nikolay Eryomenko.