The Tolstoy Defence
Originally released in 2018. The Tolstoy Defence is a drama film. directed by Avdotya Smirnova.
Starring Alexey Smirnov, Philipp Gurevich, and Evgeny Kharitonov
Synopsis
The shrill and tragic story about an event that involved Count Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy. In an infantry regiment of the military based in the Tula region an offence occurs. In this regiment, the capital’s lieutenant Grigory Kolokoltsev — inspired by progressive ideas — does his service. A military tribunal and execution await the soldier charged with the offence. Kolokoltsev asks Count Tolstoy for help — and he decides to protect the innocent man. The pointed history about the complexity of choice and fidelity to one’s ideals is based on real events.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 6, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (19 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Russia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Alexey Smirnov
as Grigoriy Apollonovich Kolokoltsev, porochik
Philipp Gurevich
as Vasily Stepanovich Shabunin, rotnyi pisar
Evgeny Kharitonov
as Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy
Irina Gorbacheva
as Sofya Andreyevna Tolstaya, zhena Lva
Łukasz Simlat
as Kazimir Bronislavovich Yatsevich, kapitan, komandir roty
Sergey Umanov
as Aleksandr Matveyevich Stasyulevich, praporschik
Liza Yankovskaya
as Tatyana Andreevna Bers, sestra Sofyi Tolstoy
Aleksey Makarov
as Sergey Tolstoy
Anna Mikhalkova
as Anna Ivanovna, uchitelnitsa nigilistka
Igor Zolotovitsky
as Nikolay Ilyich, upravlyayuchi
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Algous studio
- Studio Globus
- CTB Film Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Tolstoy Defence about?
The shrill and tragic story about an event that involved Count Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy. In an infantry regiment of the military based in the Tula region an offence occurs. In this regiment, the cap...
Who directed The Tolstoy Defence?
The Tolstoy Defence was directed by Avdotya Smirnova.
How long is The Tolstoy Defence?
The Tolstoy Defence has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was The Tolstoy Defence released?
The Tolstoy Defence was released on September 6, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Tolstoy Defence?
The main cast of The Tolstoy Defence includes Alexey Smirnov, Philipp Gurevich, Evgeny Kharitonov, Irina Gorbacheva, Łukasz Simlat.