The Tale of Tsar Saltan
Originally released in 1967. The Tale of Tsar Saltan is a family/fantasy film. directed by Aleksandr Ptushko. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Vladimir Andreyev, Larisa Golubkina, and Oleg Vidov
Synopsis
Based on a famous fairy tale, in verse, by Alexander Pushkin, this ravishingly beautiful fantasy is about love, magic, betrayal and abandoned family. Driven from the Russian court by her sisters' scheming, the young Tsarina is thrown into the sea in a cask with her infant son. Surviving the storm-tossed voyage, the mother and her now magically-adult son land on a remote island where he falls in love with a Swan Princess in human form, and longs for reunion with his estranged father, Tsar Saltan. Merchants come to the island with news of the tsar, and the prince sends word back to him, but the sisters continue their campaign of lies and trickery to keep them apart.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 2, 1967
59 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (22 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Tale of Tsar Saltan about?
Based on a famous fairy tale, in verse, by Alexander Pushkin, this ravishingly beautiful fantasy is about love, magic, betrayal and abandoned family. Driven from the Russian court by her sisters' s...
Who directed The Tale of Tsar Saltan?
The Tale of Tsar Saltan was directed by Aleksandr Ptushko.
How long is The Tale of Tsar Saltan?
The Tale of Tsar Saltan has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was The Tale of Tsar Saltan released?
The Tale of Tsar Saltan was released on January 2, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Tale of Tsar Saltan?
The main cast of The Tale of Tsar Saltan includes Vladimir Andreyev, Larisa Golubkina, Oleg Vidov, Kseniya Ryabinkina, Sergei Martinson.