Ninotchka
"Garbo Laughs!"
Originally released in 1939. Ninotchka is a comedy/romance film. directed by Ernst Lubitsch.
Starring Greta Garbo, Melvyn Douglas, and Ina Claire
Synopsis
A stern Russian woman sent to Paris on official business finds herself attracted to a man who represents everything she is supposed to detest.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 16, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (416 votes)
Budget
$1.4M
Production budget
Box Office
$2.3M
1.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Greta Garbo
as Nina "Ninotchka" Ivanovna Yakushova
Melvyn Douglas
as Count Leon d'Algout
Ina Claire
as Grand Duchess Swana
Bela Lugosi
as Commissar Razinin
Sig Ruman
as Comrade Iranoff
Felix Bressart
as Comrade Buljanoff
Alexander Granach
as Comrade Kopalski
Gregory Gaye
as Count Alexis Rakonin
Rolfe Sedan
as Hotel Manager
Edwin Maxwell
as Mercier
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,365,000
- Revenue
- $2,279,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ninotchka about?
A stern Russian woman sent to Paris on official business finds herself attracted to a man who represents everything she is supposed to detest.
Who directed Ninotchka?
Ninotchka was directed by Ernst Lubitsch.
How long is Ninotchka?
Ninotchka has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Ninotchka released?
Ninotchka was released on November 16, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ninotchka?
The main cast of Ninotchka includes Greta Garbo, Melvyn Douglas, Ina Claire, Bela Lugosi, Sig Ruman.
Is Ninotchka worth watching?
Ninotchka has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 416 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.