Tsar Ivan Vasilevich The Terrible
Originally released in 1915. Tsar Ivan Vasilevich The Terrible is a drama/history film. directed by Aleksandr Ivanov-Gai. At just 42 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Feodor Chaliapin Sr., Volk-Krachkovskaya, and Nikolai Saltykov
Synopsis
This film was a true peculiarity, a filmed version of the great Feodor Chaliapin in one of his most famous roles; the fact that it was a silent film, with title cards, meant that audiences could only appreciate his acting. Another curiosity is that the film also included a minor role enacted by Richard Boleslavsky, who in 1932 directed “Rasputin and the Empress.”(9)
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 20, 1915
110 years ago
Runtime
0h 42m
42 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Russia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Feodor Chaliapin Sr.
as tsar Ivan IV the Terrible
Volk-Krachkovskaya
as Olga
Nikolai Saltykov
as Tucha
Glafira Chernova
as Vera Sheloga
E. Korsak
as Perfilyevna
Vladimir Bazilevskiy
as Boris Godunov
Richard Boleslawski
as Prince Vyazemskiy
Boris Sushkevich
as Malyuta Skuratov
Mikhail Zharov
as Soldier
Vladimir Karin
as Soldier
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Tovarischestvo "Sharez"
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tsar Ivan Vasilevich The Terrible about?
This film was a true peculiarity, a filmed version of the great Feodor Chaliapin in one of his most famous roles; the fact that it was a silent film, with title cards, meant that audiences could on...
Who directed Tsar Ivan Vasilevich The Terrible?
Tsar Ivan Vasilevich The Terrible was directed by Aleksandr Ivanov-Gai.
How long is Tsar Ivan Vasilevich The Terrible?
Tsar Ivan Vasilevich The Terrible has a runtime of 0 hours and 42 minutes (42 minutes total).
When was Tsar Ivan Vasilevich The Terrible released?
Tsar Ivan Vasilevich The Terrible was released on October 20, 1915 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tsar Ivan Vasilevich The Terrible?
The main cast of Tsar Ivan Vasilevich The Terrible includes Feodor Chaliapin Sr., Volk-Krachkovskaya, Nikolai Saltykov, Glafira Chernova, E. Korsak.