Mussorgsky
Originally released in 1950. Mussorgsky is a history/drama film. directed by Grigoriy Roshal. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Aleksandr Borisov, Nikolai Cherkasov, and Vladimir Balashov
Synopsis
Saint Petersburg, 1858. A group of composers known as The Five meet at Balakirev's. Young Modest Mussorgsky, both a civil servant and a musician, has become a fixture there. He tells about the first opera he plans to compose. Then he goes to the country where he discovers the lowly conditions of the peasants and the bloody conflicts with the rich land owners. He works on Gogol's 'The Marriage', trying to render into music the natural accents of the play's naturalistic dialogue. But his efforts do not pan out. On the other hand, he starts writing his opera on the story of Boris Godunov. The Marinsky Theatre refuses to stage the work. The Five, and Mussorgsky among them, are libeled and the group starts disintegrating. When 'Boris Godunov' is finally performed in 1874, it is a popular success.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 27, 1950
75 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Aleksandr Borisov
as Modest Petrovich Moussorgsky
Nikolai Cherkasov
as Vladimir Stasov
Vladimir Balashov
as Mily Balakirev
Yuri Leonidov
as Alexander Borodin
Andrei Popov
as Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Bruno Frejndlikh
as Cesar Cui
Fyodor Nikitin
as Alexander Dargomyzhky
Lyubov Orlova
as Yuliya Platonova
Lidiya Shtykan
as Aleksandra
Valentina Ushakova
as Nadezhda
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Lenfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mussorgsky about?
Saint Petersburg, 1858. A group of composers known as The Five meet at Balakirev's. Young Modest Mussorgsky, both a civil servant and a musician, has become a fixture there. He tells about the firs...
Who directed Mussorgsky?
Mussorgsky was directed by Grigoriy Roshal.
How long is Mussorgsky?
Mussorgsky has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was Mussorgsky released?
Mussorgsky was released on November 27, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mussorgsky?
The main cast of Mussorgsky includes Aleksandr Borisov, Nikolai Cherkasov, Vladimir Balashov, Yuri Leonidov, Andrei Popov.