Resurrection (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1958, Resurrection is a drama film directed by Rolf Hansen, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Young Prince Nechljudov is summoned as a judge in a murder trial. A rich merchant was found dead in the room of the inn where he was staying and the prostitute Maslova was accused of the crime. Nechljudov recognizes in the woman the maid of the aunts he had seduced and abandoned years before and tries to convince the authorities of her of his innocence but to no avail. Convinced that he is responsible for her moral fall, he follows her to Siberia where she must serve her sentence.
Who’s in it. Resurrection stars Horst Buchholz as Iwanowitsch Nechljudoff, Myriam Bru as Katjuscha, Ruth Niehaus as Missy and Edith Mill as Fedosia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Resurrection has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Resurrection page.
If you liked it. Fans of Resurrection tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Resurrection (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Resurrection change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Resurrection worth watching?
- Resurrection holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Resurrection?
- Resurrection stars Horst Buchholz, Myriam Bru, Ruth Niehaus, Edith Mill and Lea Massari.
- When was Resurrection released?
- Resurrection was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.