Don Quixote
Originally released in 1957. Don Quixote is a adventure/drama film. directed by Grigori Kozintsev.
Starring Nikolai Cherkasov, Yuriy Tolubeev, and Serafima Birman
Synopsis
Senor Quexana has read so many books on chivalry that he believes that he is the knight Don Quixote de la Mancha. So Don Quixote sets off on his horse, accompanied by his squire Sancho Panza on a mule, to perform valiant deeds. They mistakenly save the Lady Altisidora who is so amused that she invites them to visit the Duke to provide some merriment at court. Among other deeds, Don Quixote frees some prisoners, who then turn upon him, and Don Quixote attacks a windmill that he imagines is a monstrous wizard.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 23, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (27 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Nikolai Cherkasov
as Don Quixote de la Mancha / Alonso Quixano
Yuriy Tolubeev
as Sancho Panza
Serafima Birman
as Ekonomka
Svetlana Grigoreva
as Plemyannitsa Don Quijota
Vladimir Maksimov
as Svyashchennik
Viktor Kolpakov
as Tsyryulnik
Lyudmila Kasyanova
as Aldonsa - Dulcinea del Toboso
Tamilla Aghamirova
as Altisidora
Georgiy Vitsin
as Sanson Carrasco
Bruno Frejndlikh
as Gertsog
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Lenfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Don Quixote about?
Senor Quexana has read so many books on chivalry that he believes that he is the knight Don Quixote de la Mancha. So Don Quixote sets off on his horse, accompanied by his squire Sancho Panza on a m...
Who directed Don Quixote?
Don Quixote was directed by Grigori Kozintsev.
How long is Don Quixote?
Don Quixote has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Don Quixote released?
Don Quixote was released on May 23, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Don Quixote?
The main cast of Don Quixote includes Nikolai Cherkasov, Yuriy Tolubeev, Serafima Birman, Svetlana Grigoreva, Vladimir Maksimov.