The Gadfly movie poster

The Gadfly

November 11, 1980 3h 30m 4.9/10 (7 votes)

Originally released in 1980. The Gadfly is a drama/romance film. directed by Mykola Mashchenko. With a runtime of 3h 30m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Andrey Kharitonov, Sergey Bondarchuk, and Anastasiya Vertinskaya

Synopsis

The movie set in 1840s Italy under the dominance of Austria, a time of tumultuous revolt and uprisings. The story centers on the life of the protagonist, Arthur Burton, as a member of the Youth movement, and his antagonist, Padre Montanelli. A thread of a tragic relationship between Arthur and his love Gemma simultaneously runs through the story. It is a story of faith, disillusionment, revolution, romance, and heroism.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 11, 1980 45 years ago
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Runtime 3h 30m 210 minutes total
User Rating 4.9/10 Mixed (7 votes)
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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

  • Gosteleradio USSR
  • Dovzhenko Film Studios

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Gadfly about?

The movie set in 1840s Italy under the dominance of Austria, a time of tumultuous revolt and uprisings. The story centers on the life of the protagonist, Arthur Burton, as a member of the Youth mov...

Who directed The Gadfly?

The Gadfly was directed by Mykola Mashchenko.

How long is The Gadfly?

The Gadfly has a runtime of 3 hours and 30 minutes (210 minutes total).

When was The Gadfly released?

The Gadfly was released on November 11, 1980 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Gadfly?

The main cast of The Gadfly includes Andrey Kharitonov, Sergey Bondarchuk, Anastasiya Vertinskaya, Ada Rohovtseva, Kostiantyn Stepankov.