A Life for the Tsar (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film
Released in 1992, A Life for the Tsar is a notable film.
What it’s about. Glinka's "patriotic-heroic tragic opera" in four acts 'A Life for the Tsar' or 'Ivan Susanin' (as it was known during the Soviet era), recorded live at the Bolshoi Theatre in 1992, and starring Evgeny Nesterenko, Marina Mescheriakova, Alexander Lomonosov and Elena Zaremba, with the chorus and orchestra of the Bolshoi, conducted by Alexander Lazarev. The historical basis of the plot involves Ivan Susanin, a patriotic hero of the early 17th century who died in the expulsion of the invading Polish army for the newly elected Tsar Michael of Russia, the first of the Romanov dynasty, elected in 1613.
Who’s in it. A Life for the Tsar stars Maria Mescheryakova as Antonida.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Life for the Tsar page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Life for the Tsar (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Life for the Tsar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in A Life for the Tsar?
- A Life for the Tsar stars Maria Mescheryakova.
- When was A Life for the Tsar released?
- A Life for the Tsar was released in 1992.