Ilya Muromets
Илья Муромец
“Eye-Filling Spectacle! Man Against Monsters! The Largest Cast Ever Used in a Motion Picture! A cast of 106,000! 11,000 horses!”
Synopsis
Paralyzed since birth, Ilya can only watch helplessly as his village is plundered by barbarians. But when a mysterious traveler arrives with a magic elixir that restores him to full health, Ilya begins an adventure to protect the village and the royal family from harm.
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ILYA MUROMETS (THE SWORD & THE DRAGON) - RESTORATION TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-01-13
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Boris Andreyev
Ilya Muromets
Andrei Abrikosov
Prince Vladimir
Natalya Medvedeva
Princess Apraksia
Ninel Myshkova
Vasilisa
Aleksandr Shvorin
Sokolnichek
Sergei Martinson
Mishatychka
Georgi Dyomin
Dobrynya Nikitich
Sergey Stolyarov
Alyosha Popovich
Mikhail Pugovkin
Razumey
Vladimir Solovyov
Kasyan
Iya Arepina
Alyonushka
Vsevolod Tyagushev
Matvey Sbrodovich
Nikolai Gladkov
Plenchische
Shukur Burkhanov
Kalin-Tsar
Sadykbek Dzhamanov
Sartak
Muratek Ryskulov
Nevruy
Shamshi Tyumenbaev
Azvyak
An Seong-hui
Tugar Dancer
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 16, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 28, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
May 31, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aleksandr Ptushko
- Screenplay & Story
- Mikhail Kochnev, Ignatiy Rostovtsev
- Original Score
- Igor Morozov
- Original Title
- Илья Муромец
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Mosfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aleksandr Ptushko
Mikhail Kochnev, Ignatiy Rostovtsev
Igor Morozov
Fyodor Provorov, Yuli Kun
Maria Kuzmina
Gleb Kuznetsov
Department Leadership Roster
Mikhail Kochnev
Writer
Aleksandr Ptushko
Director
Igor Morozov
Original Music Composer
Maria Kuzmina
Editor
Yevgeniy Kumankov
Production Design
Fyodor Provorov
Director of Photography
Olga Kruchinina
Costume Design
Yuli Kun
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ilya Muromets
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What is Ilya Muromets about?
Paralyzed since birth, Ilya can only watch helplessly as his village is plundered by barbarians. But when a mysterious traveler arrives with a magic elixir that restores him to full health, Ilya begins an adventure to protect the village and the royal family from harm.
Who directed Ilya Muromets?
Ilya Muromets was directed by Aleksandr Ptushko.
Who stars in Ilya Muromets?
The principal cast of Ilya Muromets includes Boris Andreyev, Andrei Abrikosov, Natalya Medvedeva, Ninel Myshkova, Aleksandr Shvorin.
When was Ilya Muromets released and how long is it?
Ilya Muromets was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Ilya Muromets?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ilya Muromets was composed by Igor Morozov.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ilya Muromets?
Ilya Muromets holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).