The Bride (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film
Released in 1956, The Bride is a drama and romance film directed by Vladimir Shredel, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Nadya Shumin is engaged to be married to Andrey Andreitch, the son of a local priest. Nadya lives on her grandmother's estate with her mother, "a fair-haired woman tightly laced in, with a pince-nez, and diamonds on every finger." While Nadya is a woman with a great desire for education and independence, Andrey is a friendly but rather vacuous and totally unmotivated man. Sasha, an ill and impoverished young man who is spending the summer on the estate has long been considered part of the family. Sasha implores Nadya to follow her heart - to go to Petersburg and attend the University.
Who’s in it. The Bride stars Tatyana Piletskaya, Yuri Puzyryov, Oleg Basilashvili and Roza Sverdlova, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bride page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bride tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bride (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bride change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Bride?
- The Bride stars Tatyana Piletskaya, Yuri Puzyryov, Oleg Basilashvili, Roza Sverdlova and Olga Kaziko.
- When was The Bride released?
- The Bride was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.