Boris Godunov

Boris Godunov (1986)

Борис Годунов

Praised for its fine photography and production design if not its narrative, Sergei Bondarchuk directed this adaptation of the tale by Alexander Pushkin. Boris Godunov came to the Czarist throne at the end of the 16th century, after the original heir to Ivan the Terrible had died. At first, things went well for Godunov (played by Bondarchuk), but when the Russian people began to believe he had killed Ivan the Terrible's son in order to gain the throne, an alliance sprang up against the new Czar. Events continued to spin out of control as a young monk was presented as the son Godunov had supposedly killed. Now he was openly accused of failing an assassination attempt, which seems to be even worse than succeeding. In addition to these woes, Boris Godunov began to suffer serious health problems. So much for the joys of kingship.

Date of release
1986-05-01
TMDB
5.8 / 10 (18)
Runtime
2h 10m
Genres
History, Drama
Director
Sergei Bondarchuk

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Based on: Boris Godunov
  • Filmed in: Czech Republic
  • Awards: 1 · Nominations: 0. Including: Nika Award for Best Costume Design

Boris Godunov is a 1986 historical drama film directed by and starring Sergei Bondarchuk. An adaptation of Alexander Pushkin's 1825 play of the same name, the film is an international co-production by the Soviet Union, Poland, Czechoslovakia, and West Germany. It was entered into the 1986 Cannes Film Festival.

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