Testimony
Originally released in 1988. Testimony is a drama/history film. directed by Tony Palmer. With a runtime of 2h 37m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Ben Kingsley, Sherry Baines, and Magdalen Asquith
Synopsis
The story of the great Soviet composer Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) and his life and career during the rule of Stalin.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
2h 37m
157 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Denmark
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Director
Top Cast
Ben Kingsley
as Dmitri Shostakovich
Sherry Baines
as Nina Shostakovich
Magdalen Asquith
as Galya Shostakovich
Mark Asquith
as Maxim Shostakovich
Terence Rigby
as Joseph Stalin
Ronald Pickup
as Marshall Tukhachevsky
John Shrapnel
as Andre Zhdanov
Robert Reynolds
as Brutus
Vernon Dobtcheff
as Gargolovsky
Brook Williams
as H.G. Wells
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Isolde Films
- ORF
- Nederlandse Omroepstichting (NOS)
- DR
- SVT
- Film4 Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Testimony about?
The story of the great Soviet composer Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) and his life and career during the rule of Stalin.
Who directed Testimony?
Testimony was directed by Tony Palmer.
How long is Testimony?
Testimony has a runtime of 2 hours and 37 minutes (157 minutes total).
When was Testimony released?
Testimony was released on November 1, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Testimony?
The main cast of Testimony includes Ben Kingsley, Sherry Baines, Magdalen Asquith, Mark Asquith, Terence Rigby.