Sadko (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film
Released in 1994, Sadko is a notable film directed by Brian Large, running about 175 minutes.
What it’s about. Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's dazzling opera by-line in seven tableaux. The epic journey of Sadko a sea-faring minstrel from Novgorod, his wife Libava and their encounters with Volkhova, a sea Princess and the court of her parents the Tsar and Tsarina of the Sea. Sadko traveling on his ship "Falcon" also meets visiting foreign merchants from India (a Hindu), Scandinavia (a Varangian) and Italy (a Venetian) singing of the magic of their own lands to try and lure him. In the seventh tableaux Sadko is reunited with his wife, thinking his journey a dream, until he sees his fleet of ships coming up the newly created river Volkhova and realizes his sea Princess has transformed herself into the river in order to create the gateway to the ocean for Novgorod. In conclusion Sadko leads the hymn of praise and everyone rejoices their good fortune.
Who’s in it. Sadko stars Vladimir Galouzine as Sadko, Sergei Alexashkin as The Sea Tsar, Larissa Diadkova as Nezhata and Alexander Gergalov as The Venetian Guest, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sadko page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sadko (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sadko change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Sadko?
- Sadko stars Vladimir Galouzine, Sergei Alexashkin, Larissa Diadkova, Alexander Gergalov and Gegam Grigorian.
- When was Sadko released?
- Sadko was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 175 minutes.