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Anna Karenina

October 18, 1975 1h 15m 6.0/10 (6 votes)

Originally released in 1975. Anna Karenina is a drama/music film. directed by Margarita Pilikhina. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Maya Plisetskaya, Alexander Godunov, and Vladimir Tikhonov

Synopsis

In Imperial Russia, Anna, wife of the officer Karenin, goes to Moscow to visit her brother. On the way, she meets charming cavalry officer Vronsky, to whom she's immediately attracted. But in St. Petersburg’s high society, a relationship like this could destroy a woman’s reputation. A Bolshoi Ballet adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s novel with choreography by Maya Plisetskaya, who also took on the titular role.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 18, 1975 50 years ago
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Runtime 1h 15m 75 minutes total
User Rating 6.0/10 Good (6 votes)
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Language Russian Original language
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Country Soviet Union Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
RU

Production Companies

  • Mosfilm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Anna Karenina about?

In Imperial Russia, Anna, wife of the officer Karenin, goes to Moscow to visit her brother. On the way, she meets charming cavalry officer Vronsky, to whom she's immediately attracted. But in St. P...

Who directed Anna Karenina?

Anna Karenina was directed by Margarita Pilikhina.

How long is Anna Karenina?

Anna Karenina has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).

When was Anna Karenina released?

Anna Karenina was released on October 18, 1975 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Anna Karenina?

The main cast of Anna Karenina includes Maya Plisetskaya, Alexander Godunov, Vladimir Tikhonov, Yuri Vladimirov, Nina Sorokina.