Stalin's Bride
Originally released in 1991. Stalin's Bride is a drama film. directed by Péter Bacsó. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Juli Básti, György Cserhalmi, and Nina Petri
Synopsis
At a dusty crossroads in the Soviet Union villagers surrender their possessions - a horse, a samovar, a goat - to the state. The train which takes them away brings to the village a physically and mentally handicapped woman, barely able to speak. She makes herself bracelets of burrs and studies herself in a cracked and cloudy mirror. Befriended by very few, teased and tormented by many she seeks protection at a huge portrait of Stalin.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 14, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
HU
Original language
Country
Hungary
Production
Director
Top Cast
Juli Básti
as Paranya
György Cserhalmi
as Zorka
Nina Petri
as Liza
Miklós Benedek
as Andrej Andrejevics
Zoltán Bezerédy
as Rendõrkapitány
Barbara Hegyi
as Olga Filimovna
Pál Mácsai
as Genagyij Pesztyarjov, tornatanár
Ildikó Pécsi
as Nadezsgya Zsdanova ,szörpárus
Rajhona Ádám
as Bibakov
Dénes Ujlaki
as Bavucsilov
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HU
Production Companies
- Focusfilm Kft.
- Mafilm
- Hungarofilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stalin's Bride about?
At a dusty crossroads in the Soviet Union villagers surrender their possessions - a horse, a samovar, a goat - to the state. The train which takes them away brings to the village a physically and m...
Who directed Stalin's Bride?
Stalin's Bride was directed by Péter Bacsó.
How long is Stalin's Bride?
Stalin's Bride has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Stalin's Bride released?
Stalin's Bride was released on August 14, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Stalin's Bride?
The main cast of Stalin's Bride includes Juli Básti, György Cserhalmi, Nina Petri, Miklós Benedek, Zoltán Bezerédy.