Alexander Nevsky

1938, History/Drama, 1h 51m

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Movie Info

When German knights invade Russia, Prince Alexander Nevsky (Nikolai Cherkasov) 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 (Nikolai Okhlopkov) and Gavrilo (Andrei Abrikosov), begin a contest of bravery to win the hand of a local maiden.

Genre:

History, Drama
Original Language:

Russian
Director:

Sergei M. Eisenstein, Dmitri Vasilyev
Writer:

Sergei M. Eisenstein, Pyotr Pavlenko
Release Date (Theaters):

Mar 22, 1939 wide
Release Date (Streaming):

Apr 24, 2001
Runtime:

1h 51m
Distributor:

Artkino Pictures Inc., Reel Media International [us], Amkino Corporation, Top1Video, Janus Films, Criterion Collection
Sound Mix:

Mono

Cast & Crew

Nikolay Cherkasov
Prince Aleksandr Nevsky (as N. Cherkasov)

Nikolai Okhlopkov
Vasili Buslai (as N. Okhlopkov)

Dmitriy Orlov
Ignat - the Master Armorer

Andrei Abrikosov
Gavrilo Oleksich (as A. Abrikosov)

Anna Danilova
Vasilisa - a Maid of Pskov

Vera Ivasheva
Olga Danilovna - a Maid of Novgorod

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Critic Reviews for Alexander Nevsky

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Audience Reviews for Alexander Nevsky

Feb 13, 2011

Totally unrelevant to today and simply boring to watch. I'm not doubting the genius of Sergei Eisenstein but I just couldn't watch.

Sophie B Super Reviewer
Mar 09, 2010

Eisenstein's most propagandistic masterpiece, historically speaking, and first sound feature is an immortalized epic drama with well established ideologies, transferring the ideologies of the proletariat to a more idealized, yet violent context. The final battle sequence remains as the most influential and breathtaking ever put to celluloid; Nikolai Cherkasov gives brilliant early signs of spiritual doom before becoming Ivan the Terrible. A flawless work of art from wherever one may see it. 100/100

Edgar C Super Reviewer
Dec 14, 2008

Sergei is all about the framing, comrade. One message is clear: the Russians *really* hated the Germans! Interesting piece of cinema history/propaganda as this came out on the brink of WW II recounting the heroics of Alexander of Russia as he repelled the German invaders of 1242. The German helmets and armor designs are not far off from Orc garb, and one religious leader looks like Marty Feldman in "Young Frankenstein," cowled robe and all. The battle scenes are staggering in scope, using hundreds or maybe even a thousand people and horses. Unfortunately they drag on too long, as does the time spent on an uninteresting romantic triangle subplot.

Doctor S Super Reviewer
Aug 31, 2008

Illustrious portrait of a heroic Russian figure demented by a dutiful force in a spiritual defense.The film may display images of pious behavior but haste not,this is an epic drama and the people are who matter most,not ideologies.Magnificent score by Prokofiev.

Dimitris S Super Reviewer