Dead Souls
Originally released in 1969. Dead Souls is a comedy/drama film. directed by Aleksandr Belinsky. With a runtime of 2h 30m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Leonid Dyachkov, Igor Gorbachyov, and Oleg Basilashvili
Synopsis
In "Dead Souls" Gogol posed the most pressing and painful questions of modern life. The very title of the poem had enormous revealing power; it carried, according to Herzen, “something terrifying”, “he could not name it otherwise; not the revisionists - dead souls, but all these Nozdryovs. Manilovs and all those like them are dead souls, and we meet them at every step..."
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 10, 1969
56 years ago
Runtime
2h 30m
150 minutes total
User Rating
3.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Leonid Dyachkov
as автор
Igor Gorbachyov
as Чичиков
Oleg Basilashvili
as Манилов
Klavdiya Fadeeva
as Коробочка
Pavel Luspekayev
as Ноздрев
Yuriy Tolubeev
as Собакевич
Aleksandr Sokolov
as Плюшкин
Konstantin Adashevsky
as Governor
Elena Markina
as Анна Григорьевна
Svetlana Karpinskaya
as Софья Ивановна
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Leningrad Television
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dead Souls about?
In "Dead Souls" Gogol posed the most pressing and painful questions of modern life. The very title of the poem had enormous revealing power; it carried, according to Herzen, “something terrifying...
Who directed Dead Souls?
Dead Souls was directed by Aleksandr Belinsky.
How long is Dead Souls?
Dead Souls has a runtime of 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes total).
When was Dead Souls released?
Dead Souls was released on December 10, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dead Souls?
The main cast of Dead Souls includes Leonid Dyachkov, Igor Gorbachyov, Oleg Basilashvili, Klavdiya Fadeeva, Pavel Luspekayev.