Movie

Boris Godunov

★ 2.0(2)19782h 54m

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Good to know

Director: Elena Macheret
Release date: 1978-01-01
Runtime: 2h 54m
Language: Russian
Status: Released
Country: Soviet Union
Studio: Central Television USSR

About Boris Godunov

Boris Godunov is a 1978 movie in the Music genre, directed by Elena Macheret, starring Evgeny Nesterenko, Irina Arkhipova and Galiana Kalinina. It has a runtime of 2 hours 54 minutes. It holds an average rating of 2.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Boris Godunov in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Universally acknowledged as the greatest of all Russian operas, this is a faithful and often dazzling production of the standard Rimsky-Korsakov version taped live at the Bolshoi in 1978. As Boris, the renowned Yevgeni Neterenko is as justifiably identified with the role in his generation as Chaliapin, London and Kipness were in theirs. Nesterenko gives a remarkably vivid, human portrait of the tormented half-crazed Tsar, and is supported by a first rate ensemble in a richly designed and costumed production that represents opera at its grandest. Particularly outstanding are Vladislav Piavko as the Pretender, Valery Yaroslavtsev as Pimen, Irina Arkhipova as Marina (a role generally associated with Vishnevskaya), Galina Kalinina as Xenia, and Alexsei Maslennikov as the Simpleton.

Cast

Evgeny Nesterenko

Boris Godunov

Irina Arkhipova

Marina Mnichek

Galiana Kalinina

Xenia

Glafira Korolyova

Fyodor

Aleksey Maslennikov

Simpleton

Vladislav Piavko

The pretender

Valery Yaroslavtsev

Pimen

Nina Grigorieva

Xenia's mother

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Boris Godunov in South Africa?+

Boris Godunov is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Boris Godunov on Netflix?+

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How long is Boris Godunov?+

Boris Godunov has a runtime of 2 hours 54 minutes (174 minutes).

Who stars in Boris Godunov?+

Boris Godunov stars Evgeny Nesterenko, Irina Arkhipova, Galiana Kalinina, Glafira Korolyova and Aleksey Maslennikov.

When did Boris Godunov come out?+

Boris Godunov is a 1978 movie directed by Elena Macheret.

What genre is Boris Godunov?+

Boris Godunov is Music film.

Who directed Boris Godunov?+

Boris Godunov was directed by Elena Macheret.