The Possessed
Originally released in 1988. The Possessed is a drama/history film. directed by Andrzej Wajda.
Starring Jerzy Radziwiłowicz, Isabelle Huppert, and Omar Sharif
Synopsis
Russia, 1870. A group of young anarchist revolutionaries set out to overthrow the Czarist regime through violence. Their attacks create a climate of psychosis and mutual distrust among the population, but in reality, both revolutionaries and repressors are being manipulated by a diabolical individual.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 24, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (24 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jerzy Radziwiłowicz
as Shatov
Isabelle Huppert
as Maria Shatov
Omar Sharif
as Stepan Trofimovich Verkhovensky
Lambert Wilson
as Nikolai Vsevolodovich Stavrogin
Bernard Blier
as Governor
Bożena Dykiel
as Virginska
Jutta Lampe
as Maria Lebjadkin
Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu
as Lisa
Jean-Philippe Écoffey
as Peter Verchovenskij
Laurent Malet
as Kirillov
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Gaumont
- Gaumont Production
- Films A2
- Les Films du Losange
- CNC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Possessed about?
Russia, 1870. A group of young anarchist revolutionaries set out to overthrow the Czarist regime through violence. Their attacks create a climate of psychosis and mutual distrust among the populati...
Who directed The Possessed?
The Possessed was directed by Andrzej Wajda.
How long is The Possessed?
The Possessed has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was The Possessed released?
The Possessed was released on February 24, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Possessed?
The main cast of The Possessed includes Jerzy Radziwiłowicz, Isabelle Huppert, Omar Sharif, Lambert Wilson, Bernard Blier.