War and Peace
"The greatest novel ever written ... Now magnificently alive on the screen!"
Originally released in 1956. War and Peace is a war/romance film. directed by King Vidor. With a runtime of 3h 28m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Audrey Hepburn, Henry Fonda, and Mel Ferrer
Synopsis
The love story of young Countess Natasha Rostova and Count Pierre Bezukhov is interwoven with the Great Patriotic War of 1812 against Napoleon's invading army.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 21, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
3h 28m
208 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (259 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Box Office
$12M
2.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Italy
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Audrey Hepburn
as Natasha Rostova
Henry Fonda
as Pierre Bezukhov
Mel Ferrer
as Prince Andrei Bolkonsky
Vittorio Gassman
as Anatol Kuragin
Herbert Lom
as Napoleon
Oskar Homolka
as Field Marshal Kutuzov
Anita Ekberg
as Helene Kuragina
Barry Jones
as Prince Mikhail Andreevich Rostov
May Britt
as Sonia Rostova
Jeremy Brett
as Nikolai Rostov
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $12,000,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Ponti-De Laurentiis Cinematografica
Frequently Asked Questions
What is War and Peace about?
The love story of young Countess Natasha Rostova and Count Pierre Bezukhov is interwoven with the Great Patriotic War of 1812 against Napoleon's invading army.
Who directed War and Peace?
War and Peace was directed by King Vidor.
How long is War and Peace?
War and Peace has a runtime of 3 hours and 28 minutes (208 minutes total).
When was War and Peace released?
War and Peace was released on August 21, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in War and Peace?
The main cast of War and Peace includes Audrey Hepburn, Henry Fonda, Mel Ferrer, Vittorio Gassman, Herbert Lom.
Is War and Peace worth watching?
War and Peace has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 259 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.