The Portrait movie poster

The Portrait

October 9, 1915 0h 45m 6.5/10 (14 votes)

Originally released in 1915. The Portrait is a horror/thriller film. directed by Władysław Starewicz. At just 45 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Andrey Gromov, Ivan Lazarev, and R. Krechetov

Synopsis

A man is increasingly unnerved by a mysterious portrait. Based on a story by Nikolai Gogol, the film is thought to have run about 45 minutes long, but only an 8 minute fragment is known to have survived.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 9, 1915 110 years ago
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Runtime 0h 45m 45 minutes total
User Rating 6.5/10 Good (14 votes)
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Language Russian Original language
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Country Russia Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
RU

Production Companies

  • Skobelev Committee

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Portrait about?

A man is increasingly unnerved by a mysterious portrait. Based on a story by Nikolai Gogol, the film is thought to have run about 45 minutes long, but only an 8 minute fragment is known to have su...

Who directed The Portrait?

The Portrait was directed by Władysław Starewicz.

How long is The Portrait?

The Portrait has a runtime of 0 hours and 45 minutes (45 minutes total).

When was The Portrait released?

The Portrait was released on October 9, 1915 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Portrait?

The main cast of The Portrait includes Andrey Gromov, Ivan Lazarev, R. Krechetov, V. Vasilyev.