Marionettes (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 5.8

Released in 1934, Marionettes is a drama film directed by Yakov Protazanov, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. The Soviet Union wants more influence in Europe and decides to get more power by giving the nation of Boufferia a new king, an easy to handle drunkard, because they don't have enough power over the current king.
Who’s in it. Marionettes stars Anatoli Ktorov as Do - The Prince, Nikolai Radin as Re - The Archbishop, Valentina Tokarskaya as Mi - The Singing Star and Konstantin Zubov as Fa - The Fascist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Marionettes 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 Marionettes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Marionettes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Marionettes (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Marionettes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Marionettes worth watching?
- Marionettes 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 Marionettes?
- Marionettes stars Anatoli Ktorov, Nikolai Radin, Valentina Tokarskaya, Konstantin Zubov and Sergei Martinson.
- When was Marionettes released?
- Marionettes was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.