The Magpie
Originally released in 1959. The Magpie is a drama film. directed by Naum Trakhtenberg. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Zinaida Kirienko, Nikolai Afanasyev, and Vladimir Pokrovskiy
Synopsis
Aneta, the serf actress of Knyaz Skalinsky, amazes with her beauty and talented performance of Shchepin. After the performance, a frank conversation ensues between them. The interlocutor learns that Skalinsky, pursuing the actress for a long time, gave her lover — a young actor of the troupe — to the soldiers for twenty-five years. After much deliberation, Shchepin decides to help the girl, but is too late...
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Zinaida Kirienko
as Aneta
Nikolai Afanasyev
as Shchepin
Vladimir Pokrovskiy
as Knyaz
Viktor Korshunov
as Stepan
Anatoliy Kubatskiy
as Ugryumov
Sergei Kalinin
as manager
Aleksandr Grave
as successor
Nikolai Shamin
as landlord
Viktor Koltsov
as authorized director of the Imperial Theaters
Ivan Lobyzovskiy
as Knyaz's hairdresser
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Magpie about?
Aneta, the serf actress of Knyaz Skalinsky, amazes with her beauty and talented performance of Shchepin. After the performance, a frank conversation ensues between them. The interlocutor learns tha...
Who directed The Magpie?
The Magpie was directed by Naum Trakhtenberg.
How long is The Magpie?
The Magpie has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was The Magpie released?
The Magpie was released on April 7, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Magpie?
The main cast of The Magpie includes Zinaida Kirienko, Nikolai Afanasyev, Vladimir Pokrovskiy, Viktor Korshunov, Anatoliy Kubatskiy.