Dead Souls (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1969, Dead Souls is a comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by Aleksandr Belinsky, running about 150 minutes.
What it’s about. In "Dead Souls" Gogol posed the most pressing and painful questions of modern life. The very title of the poem had enormous revealing power; it carried, according to Herzen, “something terrifying”, “he could not name it otherwise; not the revisionists - dead souls, but all these Nozdryovs. Manilovs and all those like them are dead souls, and we meet them at every step..."
Who’s in it. Dead Souls stars Leonid Dyachkov as автор, Igor Gorbachyov as Чичиков, Oleg Basilashvili as Манилов and Klavdiya Fadeeva as Коробочка, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Dead Souls has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dead Souls page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead Souls tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead Souls (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dead Souls change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dead Souls worth watching?
- Dead Souls holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dead Souls?
- Dead Souls stars Leonid Dyachkov, Igor Gorbachyov, Oleg Basilashvili, Klavdiya Fadeeva and Pavel Luspekayev.
- When was Dead Souls released?
- Dead Souls was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.