Testimony
Synopsis
The story of the great Soviet composer Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) and his life and career during the rule of Stalin.
Top Cast
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Ben Kingsley
Dmitri Shostakovich
Sherry Baines
Nina Shostakovich
Magdalen Asquith
Galya Shostakovich
Mark Asquith
Maxim Shostakovich
Terence Rigby
Joseph Stalin
Ronald Pickup
Marshall Tukhachevsky
John Shrapnel
Andre Zhdanov
Robert Reynolds
Brutus
Vernon Dobtcheff
Gargolovsky
Brook Williams
H.G. Wells
Peter Woodthorpe
Alexander Glazunov
William Squire
Khatchaturyan
Dorota Kwiatkowska
Anna Akhmatova
Liza Goddard
English Humanist
Murray Melvin
Film Editor
Robert Urquhart
Journalist
Chris Barrie
Carnival Thin Man
Frank Carson
Carnival Fat Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 1, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Palmer
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Palmer, David Rudkin, Solomon Volkov
- Original Score
- Zeljko Marasovich
- Original Title
- Testimony
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 37m
- Production Studios
- Isolde Films, ORF, Nederlandse Omroepstichting (NOS), DR, SVT
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Palmer
Tony Palmer, David Rudkin, Solomon Volkov
Zeljko Marasovich
Nicholas D. Knowland
Tony Palmer
Grahame Jennings, Michael Henry, Tony Palmer, Michael Kustow
Department Leadership Roster
Nicholas D. Knowland
Director of Photography
Tony Palmer
Director
Grahame Jennings
Producer
Tony Palmer
Editor
Michael Henry
Producer
Tony Palmer
Producer
Tony Palmer
Writer
Michael Kustow
Producer
David Rudkin
Writer
Tony Palmer
Production Design
Zeljko Marasovich
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Testimony
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Testimony about?
The story of the great Soviet composer Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) and his life and career during the rule of Stalin.
Who directed Testimony?
Testimony was directed by Tony Palmer.
Who stars in Testimony?
The principal cast of Testimony includes Ben Kingsley, Sherry Baines, Magdalen Asquith, Mark Asquith, Terence Rigby.
When was Testimony released and how long is it?
Testimony was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 2h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Testimony?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Testimony was composed by Zeljko Marasovich.
Is Testimony based on a book or true story?
Testimony is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Solomon Volkov".