Vasiliy Buslaev
Originally released in 1982. Vasiliy Buslaev is a adventure/family film. directed by Gennadi Vasilyev. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dmitriy Zolotukhin, Lyudmila Khityaeva, and Irina Alfyorova
Synopsis
The film is based on Sergei Narovchatov’s poem. Vassily Buslayev is an epic Russian hero who rose to defend the freedom and independence of his people. The strength and power of this son of a Novgorod governor, his friendship with simple folk enraged and scared the rich, fat merchants of the city. When they learned that the young man was setting out on a march to save his native land from the enemy, they couldn’t be more happy: how could he defeat a foe so mighty! But Vassily overcomes all intrigues and brings his expedition to a victorious end. He returns home a hero, and not alone but with a sweetheart. When a threat of enemy invasion again looms over Novgorod, people come and beg Vassily to defend their native land.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
3.6/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dmitriy Zolotukhin
as Vasili Buslayev
Lyudmila Khityaeva
as Vasili's mother
Irina Alfyorova
as Ksenia
Valeriy Nosik
as Filka
Natalya Krachkovskaya
as Okuliha
Mikhail Kokshenov
as Gavrila
Andrey Martynov
as Okulov
Aleksey Zaytsev
as Potanya
Dmitri Matveyev
as Kostya Novotorzhanin
Matlyuba Alimova
as Irene, Empress of Byzantium
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Gorky Film Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vasiliy Buslaev about?
The film is based on Sergei Narovchatov’s poem. Vassily Buslayev is an epic Russian hero who rose to defend the freedom and independence of his people. The strength and power of this son of a Nov...
Who directed Vasiliy Buslaev?
Vasiliy Buslaev was directed by Gennadi Vasilyev.
How long is Vasiliy Buslaev?
Vasiliy Buslaev has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was Vasiliy Buslaev released?
Vasiliy Buslaev was released on December 1, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Vasiliy Buslaev?
The main cast of Vasiliy Buslaev includes Dmitriy Zolotukhin, Lyudmila Khityaeva, Irina Alfyorova, Valeriy Nosik, Natalya Krachkovskaya.