Anna Karenina
Synopsis
In Imperial Russia, Anna, wife of the officer Karenin, goes to Moscow to visit her brother. On the way, she meets charming cavalry officer Vronsky, to whom she's immediately attracted. But in St. Petersburg’s high society, a relationship like this could destroy a woman’s reputation.
Top Cast
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Jacqueline Bisset
Anna Karenina
Christopher Reeve
Count Vronsky
Paul Scofield
Karenin
Ian Ogilvy
Stiva
Anna Massey
Betsy
Joanna David
Dolly
Judi Bowker
Kitty
Valerie Lush
Annushka
Judy Campbell
Countess Vronsky
Paul Geoffrey
Petritsky
Neil Amswych
Seryozha
Nicholas Selby
Doctor
Philip Bowen
Mikhail
Oscar Quitak
Volodya
Ralph Nossek
Grisha
Imre M. Szabó
Dr. Hauser
Julian Battersby
Train Conductor
Magda Darvas
French Maid
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1994
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Langton
- Screenplay & Story
- James Goldman, Leo Tolstoy
- Original Score
- Patrick Gowers
- Original Title
- Anna Karenina
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Studios
- Colgems Productions Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Langton
James Goldman, Leo Tolstoy
Patrick Gowers
Barry Peters
Simon Langton
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Langton
Director
James Goldman
Writer
Simon Langton
Producer
Patrick Gowers
Original Music Composer
Barry Peters
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Anna Karenina
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Anna Karenina about?
In Imperial Russia, Anna, wife of the officer Karenin, goes to Moscow to visit her brother. On the way, she meets charming cavalry officer Vronsky, to whom she's immediately attracted. But in St. Petersburg’s high society, a relationship like this could destroy a woman’s reputation.
Who directed Anna Karenina?
Anna Karenina was directed by Simon Langton.
Who stars in Anna Karenina?
The principal cast of Anna Karenina includes Jacqueline Bisset, Christopher Reeve, Paul Scofield, Ian Ogilvy, Anna Massey.
When was Anna Karenina released and how long is it?
Anna Karenina was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Anna Karenina?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Anna Karenina was composed by Patrick Gowers.
Is Anna Karenina based on a book or true story?
Anna Karenina is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Leo Tolstoy".