Stalker
"There's no need to speak. You must only...concentrate and recall all your past life. When a man thinks of the past, he becomes kinder."
Originally released in 1979. Stalker is a science fiction/drama film. directed by Andrei Tarkovsky. With a runtime of 2h 42m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Alisa Freyndlikh, Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy, and Anatoliy Solonitsyn
Synopsis
Near a gray and unnamed city is the Zone, a place guarded by barbed wire and soldiers, and where the normal laws of physics are victim to frequent anomalies. A stalker guides two men into the Zone, specifically to an area in which deep-seated desires are granted.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 25, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
2h 42m
162 minutes total
User Rating
8.1/10
Excellent (2,413 votes)
Budget
$120K
Production budget
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Alisa Freyndlikh
as Stalker's Wife
Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy
as Stalker
Anatoliy Solonitsyn
as Writer
Mykola Hrynko
as Professor
Natalya Abramova
as Marta
Faime Jurno
as Writer's Companion
Evgeniy Kostin
as Lyuger, Owner of Cafe
Raimo Rendi
as Police Patrol
Vladimir Zamanskiy
as Professor's Telephone Interlocutor (voice) (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
- Budget
- $120,000
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stalker about?
Near a gray and unnamed city is the Zone, a place guarded by barbed wire and soldiers, and where the normal laws of physics are victim to frequent anomalies. A stalker guides two men into the Zone,...
Who directed Stalker?
Stalker was directed by Andrei Tarkovsky.
How long is Stalker?
Stalker has a runtime of 2 hours and 42 minutes (162 minutes total).
When was Stalker released?
Stalker was released on May 25, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Stalker?
The main cast of Stalker includes Alisa Freyndlikh, Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy, Anatoliy Solonitsyn, Mykola Hrynko, Natalya Abramova.
Is Stalker worth watching?
Stalker has a user rating of 8.1/10 based on 2,413 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.