The Magic Beam
Originally released in 1963. The Magic Beam is a documentary film. directed by Leonid Makhnach. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Vladimir Lenin, Sergei Eisenstein, and Eduard Tisse
Synopsis
“The Magic Beam” is a film essay woven together from newsreels and documentary material from different decades, fragments of hundreds of non-fiction and fiction Soviet films of the 1910s-1960s.
Quick Facts
Top Cast
Vladimir Lenin
as Self (archive footage)
Sergei Eisenstein
as Self (archive footage)
Eduard Tisse
as Self (archive footage)
Boris Babochkin
as Self (archive footage)
Sergey Vasilev
as Self (archive footage)
Georgi Vasilyev
as Self (archive footage)
Ilya Trauberg
as Self (archive footage)
Grigori Kozintsev
as Self (archive footage)
Vsevolod Pudovkin
as Self (archive footage)
Fridrikh Ermler
as Self (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Central Studio of Documentary Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Magic Beam about?
“The Magic Beam” is a film essay woven together from newsreels and documentary material from different decades, fragments of hundreds of non-fiction and fiction Soviet films of the 1910s-1960s.
Who directed The Magic Beam?
The Magic Beam was directed by Leonid Makhnach.
How long is The Magic Beam?
The Magic Beam has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was The Magic Beam released?
The Magic Beam was released on November 1, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Magic Beam?
The main cast of The Magic Beam includes Vladimir Lenin, Sergei Eisenstein, Eduard Tisse, Boris Babochkin, Sergey Vasilev.