Boris Godunov (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 2.2
Released in 1954, Boris Godunov is a notable film directed by Vera Stroyeva, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Russian filmmaker Vera Stroyeva specialized in cinematic adaptations of famous operas. One of the most successful of these was her 1955 film version of Mussorgsky and Pushkin's Boris Godunov. Stroyeva's adaptation deftly streamlines the story of a Russian czar whose life is placed in jeopardy by a pretender to his throne. A. Pirogov sings the title role, while G. Nellep provides vocal and visual menace as the "False Dmitri". The use of a color process known as Magicolor adds just the right touch of theatrical artificiality to the pomp-and-splendor proceedings.
Who’s in it. Boris Godunov stars Aleksandr Pirogov and Nikandr Khanayev.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.2/10, Boris Godunov has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Boris Godunov page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boris Godunov (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Boris Godunov change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Boris Godunov worth watching?
- Boris Godunov holds an audience score of 2.2 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Boris Godunov?
- Boris Godunov stars Aleksandr Pirogov and Nikandr Khanayev.
- When was Boris Godunov released?
- Boris Godunov was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.