Poet (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1957, Poet is a drama film directed by Boris Barnet, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Soviet propaganda film about communists plotting a violent attack on a Russian city. A local poet helps the communists and they glorify his poem about Lenin.
Who’s in it. Poet stars Sergey Dvoretskiy, Vsevolod Larionov, Nikolay Kryuchkov and Zoya Fyodorova, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Poet 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 Poet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Poet tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Poet (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Poet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Poet worth watching?
- Poet holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Poet?
- Poet stars Sergey Dvoretskiy, Vsevolod Larionov, Nikolay Kryuchkov, Zoya Fyodorova and Vera Altayskaya.
- When was Poet released?
- Poet was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.