Sadko
Originally released in 1994. Sadko is a feature film. directed by Brian Large. With a runtime of 2h 55m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Vladimir Galouzine, Sergei Alexashkin, and Larissa Diadkova
Synopsis
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's dazzling opera by-line in seven tableaux. The epic journey of Sadko a sea-faring minstrel from Novgorod, his wife Libava and their encounters with Volkhova, a sea Princess and the court of her parents the Tsar and Tsarina of the Sea. Sadko traveling on his ship "Falcon" also meets visiting foreign merchants from India (a Hindu), Scandinavia (a Varangian) and Italy (a Venetian) singing of the magic of their own lands to try and lure him. In the seventh tableaux Sadko is reunited with his wife, thinking his journey a dream, until he sees his fleet of ships coming up the newly created river Volkhova and realizes his sea Princess has transformed herself into the river in order to create the gateway to the ocean for Novgorod. In conclusion Sadko leads the hymn of praise and everyone rejoices their good fortune.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Vladimir Galouzine
as Sadko
Sergei Alexashkin
as The Sea Tsar
Larissa Diadkova
as Nezhata
Alexander Gergalov
as The Venetian Guest
Gegam Grigorian
as The Indian Guest
Bulat Minjelkiev
as The Viking Guest
Marianna Tarasova
as Libava Buslayevna
Valentina Tsidipova
as Volkhova
Vladimir Ognovenko
as Duda
Valery Gergiev
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Philips
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sadko about?
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's dazzling opera by-line in seven tableaux. The epic journey of Sadko a sea-faring minstrel from Novgorod, his wife Libava and their encounters with Volkhova, a sea Princess...
Who directed Sadko?
Sadko was directed by Brian Large.
How long is Sadko?
Sadko has a runtime of 2 hours and 55 minutes (175 minutes total).
When was Sadko released?
Sadko was released on January 1, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sadko?
The main cast of Sadko includes Vladimir Galouzine, Sergei Alexashkin, Larissa Diadkova, Alexander Gergalov, Gegam Grigorian.