The Precipice
Originally released in 1984. The Precipice is a drama film. directed by Vladimir Vengerov. With a runtime of 2h 16m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Georgiy Antonov, Elena Finogeeva, and Nikolay Kochegarov
Synopsis
Boris Pavlovich Raisky, a bored Petersburg aesthet, comes to his family estate in a small town on the Volga. He hoped to find boredom and the faint-hearted provincials there, and did not expect that in the outback he was waiting for real life, dramatic love and serious passions. Boris Raisky’s estate is a blessed corner where everything pleases the eye: a native old house, tender greenery of birches and lindens, a silver strip of the Volga in the distance. And only a mysterious precipice at the end of the garden frightens the inhabitants of the estate. According to legend, at the bottom of it in ancient times, a jealous husband killed his wife and rival. “Precipice” is a symbolic word in the fate of the main character Vera. It fell to her to fall in love with a nihilist and a cynic who preaches "love for a term", painfully choose between feeling and duty, finally, go down to her beloved person in a cliff, cut off everything that connected with her former life...
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 19, 1984
42 years ago
Runtime
2h 16m
136 minutes total
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Lenfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Precipice about?
Boris Pavlovich Raisky, a bored Petersburg aesthet, comes to his family estate in a small town on the Volga. He hoped to find boredom and the faint-hearted provincials there, and did not expect tha...
Who directed The Precipice?
The Precipice was directed by Vladimir Vengerov.
How long is The Precipice?
The Precipice has a runtime of 2 hours and 16 minutes (136 minutes total).
When was The Precipice released?
The Precipice was released on January 19, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Precipice?
The main cast of The Precipice includes Georgiy Antonov, Elena Finogeeva, Nikolay Kochegarov, Rimma Markova, Marina Yakovleva.