The Anna Cross (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1954, The Anna Cross is a drama film directed by Isidor Annensky.
What it’s about. Based on the short story by A. P. Chekhov. Beggar 18-year-old beauty Anna marries a rich 52-year-old official to help her father and brothers. After the death of the mother, the father drinks, the brothers go hungry. For the sake of her relatives, she is ready for anything, even to become the wife of an elderly, rude, vulgar and hated Modest Alexeyevich.
Who’s in it. The Anna Cross stars Alla Larionova as Anna Soboleva, Aleksandr Sashin-Nikolsky as Pyotr Sobolev, Pyotr Maltsev as Petya and Aleksandr Metyolkin as Andryusha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Anna Cross has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Anna Cross page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Anna Cross tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Anna Cross (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Anna Cross change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Anna Cross worth watching?
- The Anna Cross holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Anna Cross?
- The Anna Cross stars Alla Larionova, Aleksandr Sashin-Nikolsky, Pyotr Maltsev, Aleksandr Metyolkin and Vladimir Vladislavskiy.
- When was The Anna Cross released?
- The Anna Cross was released in 1954.