The Poet and the Tsar
Tsar Nicholas I is enamoured by Natalia, the wife of Alexander Pushkin. To cover his tracks, the tsar encourages the suit of Georges d'Anthès, a French officer, with the help of Count Alexander von Benckendorff. Pushkin hears rumours of D’Anthès’s love for his wife and challenges him to a duel. The officer attempts to save his life by marrying Natalia’s sister Ekaterina. Returning from his country estate, Pushkin receives anonymous letters and insists on a duel with D’Anthès.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Поэт и царь |
| Year | 1927 |
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Vladimir Gardin |
| Runtime | 95 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.8/10 (4 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.
Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.
For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.
Director: Vladimir Gardin
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.
🎭 Cast
Yevgeni Chervyakov
Aleksandr Pushkin
Irina Volodko
Natalie Pushkina
Konstantin Karenin
Nikolas the I'st
Boris Tamarin
Baron Dantes
L. Tkachyov
Vyasemskiy
Ye. Roziner
Aleksandra, Nathalie's sister
Aleksei Feona
Zhukovskiy
Ivan Lerskiy
Bulgarin
Aleksandr Larikov
Nikita
Olga Spirova
Yekaterina, Nathalie's sister
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