Thunderstorm
Originally released in 1934. Thunderstorm is a drama film. directed by Vladimir Petrov. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Alla Tarasova, Ivan Chuvelyov, and Mikhail Tsaryov
Synopsis
The cinematic adaptation of "The Storm" play by Aleksandr Ostrovsky. In a provincial town on the Volga River, the young and sensitive Katerina marries Tikhon, a violent drunkard, and thus enters the crude milieu of greedy salesmen, the "dark kingdom". Her mother-in-law, Kabanikha, rules the family with an iron fist and endlessly harasses Katerina. One day, when Tikhon is away, she meets Boris, a man who embodies everything Katerina is longing for.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 25, 1934
91 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Alla Tarasova
as Katerina Petrovna Kabanova
Ivan Chuvelyov
as Tikhon Kabanov, her husband
Mikhail Tsaryov
as Boris Grigoriyevich, her lover
Varvara Massalitinova
as Marfa Ignatovna Kabanova, her mother-in-law
Irina Zarubina
as Barbara Kabanova, her sister-in-law
Mikhail Zharov
as Koudryash
Ekaterina Korchagina-Aleksandrovskaya
as The Old Seer
Mikhail Tarkhanov
as Saveli Prokofiyevich Dikoy
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Lenfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thunderstorm about?
The cinematic adaptation of "The Storm" play by Aleksandr Ostrovsky. In a provincial town on the Volga River, the young and sensitive Katerina marries Tikhon, a violent drunkard, and thus enters t...
Who directed Thunderstorm?
Thunderstorm was directed by Vladimir Petrov.
How long is Thunderstorm?
Thunderstorm has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Thunderstorm released?
Thunderstorm was released on March 25, 1934 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Thunderstorm?
The main cast of Thunderstorm includes Alla Tarasova, Ivan Chuvelyov, Mikhail Tsaryov, Varvara Massalitinova, Irina Zarubina.