Tchaikovsky
Originally released in 1970. Tchaikovsky is a drama/music film. directed by Igor Talankin. With a runtime of 2h 37m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy, Antonina Shuranova, and Kirill Lavrov
Synopsis
The film is dedicated to the great Russian composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky (1840-1893). It tells of the last twenty years of the great master’s life, of his friendship with Baroness von Meck, an outstanding woman of her time, who for many years was Tchaikovsky’s guardian angel. The film also includes retrospections of the composer’s childhood and adolescent years, with Tchaikovsky’s life poetically recounted against the background of fragments from his operas and ballets performed by the best Russian musicians.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 31, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
2h 37m
157 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy
as Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Chaikovsky)
Antonina Shuranova
as Natalia von Meck
Kirill Lavrov
as Pahulsky
Vladislav Strzhelchik
as Nicholas Rubinstein
Evgeni Leonov
as Aliosha
Maya Plisetskaya
as Desire
Bruno Frejndlikh
as Turgenev
Alla Demidova
as Yulia von Meck
Evgeniy Evstigneev
as Laroche
Yakov Nayshuler
as эпизод (нет в титрах)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tchaikovsky about?
The film is dedicated to the great Russian composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky (1840-1893). It tells of the last twenty years of the great master’s life, of his friendship with Baroness von Meck, an outst...
Who directed Tchaikovsky?
Tchaikovsky was directed by Igor Talankin.
How long is Tchaikovsky?
Tchaikovsky has a runtime of 2 hours and 37 minutes (157 minutes total).
When was Tchaikovsky released?
Tchaikovsky was released on August 31, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tchaikovsky?
The main cast of Tchaikovsky includes Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy, Antonina Shuranova, Kirill Lavrov, Vladislav Strzhelchik, Evgeni Leonov.