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Mozart and Salieri

November 19, 1962 0h 47m

Originally released in 1962. Mozart and Salieri is a drama/music film. directed by Vladimir Gorikker. At just 47 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Pyotr Glebov, Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy, and Sergey Lemeshev

Synopsis

Film version of the Rimsky Korsakov opera from the Pushkin story. Motsart i Salyeri (Mozart and Salieri), based on a legend that Salieri poisoned Mozart, meditates on the nature of creativity while introducing, in brilliantly compressed speeches, what was to be one of the important Russian themes—metaphysical rebellion against God.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 19, 1962 63 years ago
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Runtime 0h 47m 47 minutes total
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Language Russian Original language
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Country Soviet Union Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
RU

Production Companies

  • Rīgas kinostudija

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mozart and Salieri about?

Film version of the Rimsky Korsakov opera from the Pushkin story. Motsart i Salyeri (Mozart and Salieri), based on a legend that Salieri poisoned Mozart, meditates on the nature of creativity while...

Who directed Mozart and Salieri?

Mozart and Salieri was directed by Vladimir Gorikker.

How long is Mozart and Salieri?

Mozart and Salieri has a runtime of 0 hours and 47 minutes (47 minutes total).

When was Mozart and Salieri released?

Mozart and Salieri was released on November 19, 1962 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Mozart and Salieri?

The main cast of Mozart and Salieri includes Pyotr Glebov, Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy, Sergey Lemeshev, Aleksandr Pirogov.