Resurrection
Synopsis
Nekhludoff, a Russian nobleman serving on a jury, discovers that the young girl on trial, Katusha, is someone he once seduced and abandoned and that he himself bears responsibility for reducing her to crime. He sets out to redeem her and himself in the process.
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Resurrection (1909) D.W. Griffith- Drama Short Silent Film
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-07-08
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Arthur V. Johnson
Prince Dmitri
Florence Lawrence
Katusha
Marion Leonard
A Prisoner
Owen Moore
At Court / At Prison
Mack Sennett
At Court / A Guard / At Inn
Clara T. Bracy
Linda Arvidson
At Prison
Charles Avery
At Court / At Prison
Anita Hendrie
Servant / Noblewoman
David Miles
At Court / At Prison
Anthony O'Sullivan
At Inn
Herbert Prior
At Inn / Servant
George Siegmann
Servant
John R. Cumpson
At Inn / Servant
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 20, 1909
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Leo Tolstoy, Frank E. Woods
- Original Title
- Resurrection
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Biograph Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
Leo Tolstoy, Frank E. Woods
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
Frank E. Woods
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Resurrection
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What is Resurrection about?
Nekhludoff, a Russian nobleman serving on a jury, discovers that the young girl on trial, Katusha, is someone he once seduced and abandoned and that he himself bears responsibility for reducing her to crime. He sets out to redeem her and himself in the process.
Who directed Resurrection?
Resurrection was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in Resurrection?
The principal cast of Resurrection includes Arthur V. Johnson, Florence Lawrence, Marion Leonard, Owen Moore, Mack Sennett.
When was Resurrection released and how long is it?
Resurrection was released in 1909 with a total runtime of 15m.
Is Resurrection based on a book or true story?
Resurrection is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Leo Tolstoy".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Resurrection?
Resurrection holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).