Tsar
Originally released in 2009. Tsar is a drama/history film. directed by Pavel Lungin.
Starring Pyotr Mamonov, Oleg Yankovskiy, and Alexandr Domogarov
Synopsis
In 16th-century Russia in the grip of chaos, Ivan the Terrible strongly believes he is vested with a holy mission. Believing he can understand and interpret the signs, he sees the Last Judgment approaching. He establishes absolute power, cruelly destroying anyone who gets in his way. During this reign of terror, Philip, the superior of the monastery on the Solovetsky Islands, a great scholar and Ivan's close friend, dares to oppose the sovereign's mystical tyranny. What follows is a clash between two completely opposite visions of the world, smashing morality and justice, God and men. A grand-scale film with excellent leading roles by Mamonov and Yankovsky. An allegory of Stalinist Russia
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 4, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (53 votes)
Budget
$15M
Production budget
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Russia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Pyotr Mamonov
as Иван Грозный
Oleg Yankovskiy
as метрополит Филипп
Alexandr Domogarov
as Алексей Басманов
Ivan Okhlobystin
as Вассиан, царский шут
Yuriy Kuznetsov
as Малюта Скуратов
Aleksey Makarov
as воевода Колычев
Aleksandr Ilyin Jr
as Федька Басманов
Ville Haapasalo
as Генрих Штаден
Aleksey Frandetti
as Кай-Булат
Ramilya Iskander
as Мария Темрюковна
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
- Budget
- $15,000,000
Production Companies
- Studio Pavla Lungina
- Profit
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tsar about?
In 16th-century Russia in the grip of chaos, Ivan the Terrible strongly believes he is vested with a holy mission. Believing he can understand and interpret the signs, he sees the Last Judgment app...
Who directed Tsar?
Tsar was directed by Pavel Lungin.
How long is Tsar?
Tsar has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was Tsar released?
Tsar was released on November 4, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tsar?
The main cast of Tsar includes Pyotr Mamonov, Oleg Yankovskiy, Alexandr Domogarov, Ivan Okhlobystin, Yuriy Kuznetsov.