Lieutenant Kizhe
Originally released in 1934. Lieutenant Kizhe is a comedy/drama film. directed by Alexandr Faintsimmer. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mikhail Yanshin, Boris Gorin-Goryainov, and Nina Shaternikova
Synopsis
A copying error by a military scribe turns the Russian words "the lieutenants, however" into what looks like "lieutenant Kizhe". The Tsar reads the error, and wants to meet this (non-existent) lieutenant. The courtiers, eager to avoid the wrath of the temperamental Tsar, create a Kizhe to serve as their royal scapegoat.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 7, 1934
91 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Mikhail Yanshin
as Tsar Pavel I
Boris Gorin-Goryainov
as Count von Pahlen
Nina Shaternikova
as Princess Gagarina
Sofiya Magarill
as Princess Gagarina's companion
Erast Garin
as Adjutant
Mikhail Rostovtsev
as Fortress commandant
Leonid Kmit
as Scribe
Andrei Kostrichkin
as Lieutenant Sinyukhaev
Konstantin Gibshman
as Chief physician
Vladimir Lepko
as Count Kutaysov (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Belgoskino
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lieutenant Kizhe about?
A copying error by a military scribe turns the Russian words "the lieutenants, however" into what looks like "lieutenant Kizhe". The Tsar reads the error, and wants to meet this (non-existent) lieu...
Who directed Lieutenant Kizhe?
Lieutenant Kizhe was directed by Alexandr Faintsimmer.
How long is Lieutenant Kizhe?
Lieutenant Kizhe has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Lieutenant Kizhe released?
Lieutenant Kizhe was released on March 7, 1934 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lieutenant Kizhe?
The main cast of Lieutenant Kizhe includes Mikhail Yanshin, Boris Gorin-Goryainov, Nina Shaternikova, Sofiya Magarill, Erast Garin.