The Black Wizard's Gift (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1979, The Black Wizard's Gift is a fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Boris Rytsarev, running about 63 minutes.
What it’s about. When Vasilisa was still small, the black sorcerer brought her mother an ominous gift - a chest with an enchanted wedding dress. Putting it on, Vasilisa could make a wish, and it would certainly be fulfilled. Once the girl was jealous of the blacksmith Ivan, and his eyes stopped seeing. Vasilisa had to pass the tests and strictly fulfill the sorcerer's order in order to restore sight to Ivan.
Who’s in it. The Black Wizard's Gift stars Elena Kondratyeva as Vasilisa, Boris Shcherbakov as Iwan, Larisa Danilina as Matrjona and Liya Akhedzhakova, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Black Wizard's Gift 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 The Black Wizard's Gift page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Wizard's Gift 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 Black Wizard's Gift (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Black Wizard's Gift change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Black Wizard's Gift worth watching?
- The Black Wizard's Gift holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Wizard's Gift?
- The Black Wizard's Gift stars Elena Kondratyeva, Boris Shcherbakov, Larisa Danilina, Liya Akhedzhakova and Viktor Sergachyov.
- When was The Black Wizard's Gift released?
- The Black Wizard's Gift was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.