The Anna Cross
Анна на шее
Synopsis
To save her family from disgrace and hunger, a young dowerless girl gets married to a rich old man, only to turn into an unscrupulous kept woman who forgets her close ones.
Top Cast
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Alla Larionova
Anna Soboleva
Aleksandr Sashin-Nikolsky
Pyotr Sobolev
Pyotr Maltsev
Petya
Aleksandr Metyolkin
Andryusha
Vladimir Vladislavskiy
Modest Alexeyevich
Mikhail Zharov
Artynov
Aleksandr Vertinsky
Prince
Natalya Belyovtseva
Princess
Irina Murzayeva
Mavra Grigoryevna
Vladimir Shishkin
Dezdemonov
Gennadi Zaichkin
Shchyogolev
Aleksei Gribov
Ivan Ivanovich
Irina Murzayeva
Mavra Grigor'yevna
Tatyana Pankova
Agrafena Semonovna, portnikha
Galina Frolova
dama v kioske
Georgy Gumilevsky
bufetchik v teatre
Mikhail Shishkov
tsygan
Aleksandr Rumnyov
rasporyaditel' na balu
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Isidor Annensky
- Screenplay & Story
- Isidor Annensky
- Original Score
- Lev Shvarts
- Original Title
- Анна на шее
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Gorky Film Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Isidor Annensky
Isidor Annensky, Anton Chekhov
Lev Shvarts
George Reysgof
Raisa Shor
Vladimir Rogovoy
Department Leadership Roster
Isidor Annensky
Director
George Reysgof
Director of Photography
Isidor Annensky
Screenplay
Raisa Shor
Editor
Aleksandr Dikhtyar
Production Design
Lev Shvarts
Original Music Composer
Konstantin Urbetis
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Anna Cross
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Anna Cross about?
To save her family from disgrace and hunger, a young dowerless girl gets married to a rich old man, only to turn into an unscrupulous kept woman who forgets her close ones.
Who directed The Anna Cross?
The Anna Cross was directed by Isidor Annensky.
Who stars in The Anna Cross?
The principal cast of The Anna Cross includes Alla Larionova, Aleksandr Sashin-Nikolsky, Pyotr Maltsev, Aleksandr Metyolkin, Vladimir Vladislavskiy.
When was The Anna Cross released and how long is it?
The Anna Cross was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Anna Cross?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Anna Cross was composed by Lev Shvarts.
Is The Anna Cross based on a book or true story?
The Anna Cross is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Anton Chekhov".