The Forest (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film
Released in 1953, The Forest is a drama film directed by Vladimir Vengerov, running about 160 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the play of the same name by Aleksandr Ostrovsky. Two poor actors, Neschastlivtsev and Schastlivtsev, — no money, no work, no tobacco and that, having put on fake orders, armed with a pistol and a guitar, decide to visit the rich Neschastlivtsev's aunt — the landowner Gurmyzhskaya...
Who’s in it. The Forest stars Yelizaveta Time as Raisa Pavlovna Gurmyzhskaya, Klavdiya Trofimova as Aksyusha, Georgi Solovyov as Yevgeni Apollonovich Milonov and Georgi Osipenko as Uar Kirilych Bodayev, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Forest page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Forest tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Forest (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Forest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Forest?
- The Forest stars Yelizaveta Time, Klavdiya Trofimova, Georgi Solovyov, Georgi Osipenko and Vasili Merkuryev.
- When was The Forest released?
- The Forest was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 160 minutes.