The Master and Margaret (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1972, The Master and Margaret is a fantasy, drama and romance film directed by Aleksandar Petrović, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Maestro Nikolai Masoudov, a talented writer, and his assistant Margaret, are working on a biblical story of Pontius Pilate. The Satan — Woland, and his lieutenants, are harassing Master by surveillance, by killing his friend, and sending another friend to Gulag prison in Siberia. Victimized by their harassment, Master becomes paranoid, and is locked up in a mental institution. Margaret is trying to save him regardless of the danger.
Who’s in it. The Master and Margaret stars Ugo Tognazzi as Nikolaj Afanasijevic Maksudov 'Maestro', Mimsy Farmer as Margareta Nikolajevna, Alain Cuny as Profesor Woland & Satana and Velimir Živojinović as Korovjev, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Master and Margaret has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Master and Margaret page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Master and Margaret tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Master and Margaret (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Master and Margaret change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Master and Margaret worth watching?
- The Master and Margaret holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Master and Margaret?
- The Master and Margaret stars Ugo Tognazzi, Mimsy Farmer, Alain Cuny, Velimir Živojinović and Pavle Vuisić.
- When was The Master and Margaret released?
- The Master and Margaret was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.