Pique Dame (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film

Released in 1992, Pique Dame is a music film directed by Graham Vick, running about 169 minutes.
What it’s about. Filmed at the 1992 Glyndebourne Festival in Lewes, England, this production won unanimous critical acclaim for its innovative interpretation of Tchaikovsky's opera "Pique Dame" ("Queen of Spades"). Although sung in Russian, the production features English sopranos Felicity Palmer as the old countess and Nancy Gustafson as Lisa. Russian tenors Dimitri Kharitonov, Sergei Leiferkus and Yuri Marusin co-star.
Who’s in it. Pique Dame stars Yuri Marusin as Herman, Nancy Gustafson as Liza, Marie-Ange Todorovitch as Polina / Daphnis and Dimitri Kharitonov as Prince Yeletsky, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pique Dame page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pique Dame tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pique Dame (1992)?
- In US, Pique Dame is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Pique Dame?
- Pique Dame stars Yuri Marusin, Nancy Gustafson, Marie-Ange Todorovitch, Dimitri Kharitonov and Sergei Leiferkus.
- When was Pique Dame released?
- Pique Dame was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 169 minutes.