Polikushka
Originally released in 1922. Polikushka is a drama film. directed by Aleksandr Sanin. At just 42 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ivan Moskvin, Vera Pashennaya, and Yevgeniya Rayevskaya
Synopsis
"Polikushka" was the only film directed by Aleksandr Sanin, one of Moscow Art Academic Theatre's founders, and is based on Lev Tolstoy's homonym short story. In spite the many differences between the literary oeuvre and its film adaptation it is a remarkable work that is outstanding for its depiction of the cruel realities of Russian society -the harsh life condition of its main character and his family in contrast to the wealth of his mistress;
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 30, 1922
103 years ago
Runtime
0h 42m
42 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Russia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ivan Moskvin
as Polikey
Vera Pashennaya
as Akulina, Polikey's wife
Yevgeniya Rayevskaya
as Mistress
Varvara Bulgakova
as Mistress's niece
Sergei Aidarov
as Clerk
Dmitry Gundurov
as Gardener
Sergei Golovin
as Dutlov
Aleksandr Istomin
as Ilyukha, Dutlov's cousin
Nikolai Znamenskiy
as Barkeeper
Varvara Massalitinova
as Carpenter's wife
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Torgovy dom "Rus"
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Polikushka about?
"Polikushka" was the only film directed by Aleksandr Sanin, one of Moscow Art Academic Theatre's founders, and is based on Lev Tolstoy's homonym short story. In spite the many differences between t...
Who directed Polikushka?
Polikushka was directed by Aleksandr Sanin.
How long is Polikushka?
Polikushka has a runtime of 0 hours and 42 minutes (42 minutes total).
When was Polikushka released?
Polikushka was released on October 30, 1922 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Polikushka?
The main cast of Polikushka includes Ivan Moskvin, Vera Pashennaya, Yevgeniya Rayevskaya, Varvara Bulgakova, Sergei Aidarov.