Movie

The Tolstoy Defence

★ 7.0(20)20181h 52m

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Director: Avdotya Smirnova
Release date: 2018-09-06
Runtime: 1h 52m
Language: Russian
Status: Released
Country: Russia
Studio: Algous studio

About The Tolstoy Defence

The Tolstoy Defence is a 2018 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Avdotya Smirnova, starring Alexey Smirnov, Philipp Gurevich and Evgeny Kharitonov. It has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 20 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Tolstoy Defence in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The shrill and tragic story about an event that involved Count Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy. In an infantry regiment of the military based in the Tula region an offence occurs. In this regiment, the capital’s lieutenant Grigory Kolokoltsev — inspired by progressive ideas — does his service. A military tribunal and execution await the soldier charged with the offence. Kolokoltsev asks Count Tolstoy for help — and he decides to protect the innocent man. The pointed history about the complexity of choice and fidelity to one’s ideals is based on real events.

Cast

Alexey Smirnov

Grigoriy Apollonovich Kolokoltsev, porochik

Philipp Gurevich

Vasily Stepanovich Shabunin, rotnyi pisar

Evgeny Kharitonov

Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy

Irina Gorbacheva

Sofya Andreyevna Tolstaya, zhena Lva

Łukasz Simlat

Kazimir Bronislavovich Yatsevich, kapitan, komandir roty

Sergey Umanov

Aleksandr Matveyevich Stasyulevich, praporschik

Liza Yankovskaya

Tatyana Andreevna Bers, sestra Sofyi Tolstoy

Aleksey Makarov

Sergey Tolstoy

Anna Mikhalkova

Anna Ivanovna, uchitelnitsa nigilistka

Igor Zolotovitsky

Nikolay Ilyich, upravlyayuchi

Andrey Smirnov

Apollon Kolokoltsev, general

Gennadiy Smirnov

Pyotr Alekseevich Yunosha, polkovnik

Themes & keywords

russian historysoldiers of the russian empire

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Tolstoy Defence in Switzerland?+

The Tolstoy Defence is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Switzerland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Tolstoy Defence on Netflix?+

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How long is The Tolstoy Defence?+

The Tolstoy Defence has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

Who stars in The Tolstoy Defence?+

The Tolstoy Defence stars Alexey Smirnov, Philipp Gurevich, Evgeny Kharitonov, Irina Gorbacheva and Łukasz Simlat.

When did The Tolstoy Defence come out?+

The Tolstoy Defence is a 2018 movie directed by Avdotya Smirnova.

What genre is The Tolstoy Defence?+

The Tolstoy Defence is Drama film.

Who directed The Tolstoy Defence?+

The Tolstoy Defence was directed by Avdotya Smirnova.