The Legend of Till
Originally released in 1977. The Legend of Till is a adventure/history film. directed by Aleksandr Alov. With a runtime of 5h 11m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Lembit Ulfsak, Natalya Belokhvostikova, and Evgeni Leonov
Synopsis
Based on the novel by Charles de Coster "The Legend of Thyl Ulenspiegel and Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere." First part: "The Ashes of Claes". XVI century. The freedom-loving and cheerful people of the Netherlands under the rule of the Spanish king: persecution, torture, bonfires of the Inquisition, encouraging scammers. The fearless Thyl Uhlenshpiegel and his faithful girlfriend Nele have to go through many trials. Second part: "Viva Beggars!". The people of the Netherlands, tormented by cruel royal decrees, taxes, heresy, torture and executions, began a war of liberation against Spanish rule. Many feats will be performed by the national hero Tilbert (Thyl) Ulenspiegel and his friend Lamme Gudzak before peace returns to their homeland.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 3, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
5h 11m
311 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Lembit Ulfsak
as Till Eulenspiegel
Natalya Belokhvostikova
as Nele
Evgeni Leonov
as Lamme
Mikhail Ulyanov
as Claes
Larisa Malevannaya
as Soetkin
Alla Demidova
as Katheline
Anatoliy Solonitsyn
as Fishmonger
Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy
as Charles V
Nikolay Grabbe
as judge
Vladislav Dvorzhetsky
as Philip II
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
- Chetvyortoe Tvorcheskoe Obedinenie
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Legend of Till about?
Based on the novel by Charles de Coster "The Legend of Thyl Ulenspiegel and Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere." First part: "T...
Who directed The Legend of Till?
The Legend of Till was directed by Aleksandr Alov.
How long is The Legend of Till?
The Legend of Till has a runtime of 5 hours and 11 minutes (311 minutes total).
When was The Legend of Till released?
The Legend of Till was released on April 3, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Legend of Till?
The main cast of The Legend of Till includes Lembit Ulfsak, Natalya Belokhvostikova, Evgeni Leonov, Mikhail Ulyanov, Larisa Malevannaya.