Resurrection
Auferstehung
Synopsis
Young Prince Nechljudov is summoned as a judge in a murder trial. A rich merchant was found dead in the room of the inn where he was staying and the prostitute Maslova was accused of the crime. Nechljudov recognizes in the woman the maid of the aunts he had seduced and abandoned years before and tries to convince the authorities of her of his innocence but to no avail. Convinced that he is responsible for her moral fall, he follows her to Siberia where she must serve her sentence.
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Horst Buchholz
Iwanowitsch Nechljudoff
Myriam Bru
Katjuscha
Ruth Niehaus
Missy
Edith Mill
Fedosia
Lea Massari
Maria Pawlowa
Günther Lüders
Postbote
Elisabeth Flickenschildt
Agrafena
Lina Carstens
Matrjona
Marisa Merlini
Bockowa
Gabrielle Dorziat
Kitajewa
Jean Murat
Gerichtsvollzieher
Robert Freitag
Simonson
Rudolf Rhomberg
Smjelkoff
Ado Riegler
Karl Lieffen
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rolf Hansen
- Screenplay & Story
- Leo Tolstoy, Renato Castellani, Juliane Kay
- Original Score
- Mark Lothar
- Original Title
- Auferstehung
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Bavaria-Filmkunst, Francinex, Rizzoli Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rolf Hansen
Leo Tolstoy, Renato Castellani, Juliane Kay
Mark Lothar
Franz Weihmayr
Anna Höllering
Hans Abich, Franz Wagner
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Lothar
Original Music Composer
Franz Weihmayr
Director of Photography
Rolf Hansen
Director
Anna Höllering
Editor
Franz Wagner
Producer
Renato Castellani
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Resurrection
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What is Resurrection about?
Young Prince Nechljudov is summoned as a judge in a murder trial. A rich merchant was found dead in the room of the inn where he was staying and the prostitute Maslova was accused of the crime. Nechljudov recognizes in the woman the maid of the aunts he had seduced and abandoned years before and tries to convince the authorities of her of his innocence but to no avail. Convinced that he is responsible for her moral fall, he follows her to Siberia where she must serve her sentence.
Who directed Resurrection?
Resurrection was directed by Rolf Hansen.
Who stars in Resurrection?
The principal cast of Resurrection includes Horst Buchholz, Myriam Bru, Ruth Niehaus, Edith Mill, Lea Massari.
When was Resurrection released and how long is it?
Resurrection was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Resurrection?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Resurrection was composed by Mark Lothar.
Is Resurrection based on a book or true story?
Resurrection is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Leo Tolstoy".