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Alexander Nevsky
“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.”
7.0 / 10• 1938• 1h 49m•NR• Russian
DramaHistoryWar
Storyline
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 & Crew
Nikolai Cherkasov
Alexander Nevsky
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Sergei Eisenstein's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Alexander Nevsky is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
