Swan Song
Лебединая песня
Synopsis
Oleg Borisov’s benefit performance. The plot of this televised stage production is based on Anton Chekhov’s dramatic sketch Swan Song, which tells the story of an aging actor’s fate. As the performance unfolds, the actor recalls some of his past roles in various productions based on the works of Ostrovsky, Griboyedov, Shakespeare, and Gogol. He also recites poems by Pushkin and sings a song by Okudzhava.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yury Borisov
- Screenplay & Story
- Yury Borisov
- Original Score
- Leonid Desyatnikov, Alfred Schnittke
- Original Title
- Лебединая песня
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Central Television USSR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yury Borisov
Yury Borisov
Leonid Desyatnikov, Alfred Schnittke
Yuri Isakov
Department Leadership Roster
Yury Borisov
Director
Yury Borisov
Writer
Yuri Isakov
Director of Photography
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Swan Song.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Swan Song
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Swan Song about?
Oleg Borisov’s benefit performance. The plot of this televised stage production is based on Anton Chekhov’s dramatic sketch Swan Song, which tells the story of an aging actor’s fate. As the performance unfolds, the actor recalls some of his past roles in various productions based on the works of Ostrovsky, Griboyedov, Shakespeare, and Gogol. He also recites poems by Pushkin and sings a song by Okudzhava.
Who directed Swan Song?
Swan Song was directed by Yury Borisov.
Who stars in Swan Song?
The principal cast of Swan Song includes Oleg Borisov, Stanislav Isayev, Lyudmila Semenyaka, Natalya Tenyakova, Lev Borisov.
When was Swan Song released and how long is it?
Swan Song was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Swan Song?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Swan Song was composed by Leonid Desyatnikov, Alfred Schnittke.