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Alexander Nevsky

Александр Невский

19381h 49mDrama · History · War
directed by Sergei Eisensteindirected by Dmitriy Vasilev

“The mighty epic of 13th Century Russia...of the "Battle on the Ice" when the invading German hordes led by the Teutonic Knights were driven from the soil of Russia - forever.”

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7 / 10
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7.5 / 10
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Synopsis

When German knights invade Russia, Prince Alexander Nevsky must rally his people to resist the formidable force. After the Teutonic soldiers take over an eastern Russian city, Alexander stages his stand at Novgorod, where a major battle is fought on the ice of frozen Lake Chudskoe. While Alexander leads his outnumbered troops, two of their number, Vasili and Gavrilo, begin a contest of bravery to win the hand of a local maiden.

Cast

Nikolai Cherkasov·Alexander Nevsky
Nikolai Okhlopkov·Vasili Buslai
Andrei Abrikosov·Gavrilo Oleksich
Valentyna Ivashova·Olga Danilovna - a Maid of Novgorod
Lev Fenin·The Archbishop
Sergei Blinnikov·Tverdilo - Traitorous Mayor of Pskov
Nikolai Arsky·Domash Tverdislavich - a Novgorod Boyar
Varvara Massalitinova·Amelfa Timoferevna - Buslai's Mother
Naum Rogozhin·Black monk
Vasiliy Novikov·Pavsha, Vasilisa's father and voevoda of Pskov