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Alexander Nevsky (1938)

Alexander Nevsky (1938)

Drama History War

The mighty epic of 13th Century Russia...of the "Battle on the Ice" when the invading German hordes led by the Teutonic Knights were driven from the soil of Russia - forever.

Release Date: 1938, November 24
Directors: Sergei Eisenstein, Dmitriy Vasilev
Countries: Soviet Union
Production: Mosfilm
Cast: Vasiliy Novikov, Valentyna Ivashova, Andrei Abrikosov, Sergei Blinnikov, Nikolai Cherkasov, Nikolai Okhlopkov, Lev Fenin, Nikolai Arsky, Naum Rogozhin, Varvara Massalitinova

Overview:

When German knights invade Russia, Prince Alexander Nevsky must rally his people to resist the formidable force. After the Teutonic soldiers take over an eastern Russian city, Alexander stages his stand at Novgorod, where a major battle is fought on the ice of frozen Lake Chudskoe. While Alexander leads his outnumbered troops, two of their number, Vasili and Gavrilo, begin a contest of bravery to win the hand of a local maiden.

Keywords:

battle 13th century alexandre nevski alexander nevsky