The Journey of the Fifth Horse
Synopsis
Dustin Hoffman stars in this television adaptation of Ivan Turgenev's tale about Dmitri Zoditch, a simple manuscript reader at a publishing house whose grand dreams don't square with his dead-end job and miserable apartment. When he's assigned to read the diary of a nobleman, he finds bitter parallels between his own pathetic existence and the wasted life described in the journal. Michael Tolan and Charlotte Rae co-star.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 14, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Earl Dawson, Larry Arrick
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronald Ribman, Ivan Turgenev
- Original Title
- The Journey of the Fifth Horse
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Broadway Theatre Archive
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Earl Dawson, Larry Arrick
Ronald Ribman, Ivan Turgenev
Jac Venza
Department Leadership Roster
Earl Dawson
Director
Jac Venza
Producer
Ronald Ribman
Writer
Larry Arrick
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Journey of the Fifth Horse
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What is The Journey of the Fifth Horse about?
Dustin Hoffman stars in this television adaptation of Ivan Turgenev's tale about Dmitri Zoditch, a simple manuscript reader at a publishing house whose grand dreams don't square with his dead-end job and miserable apartment. When he's assigned to read the diary of a nobleman, he finds bitter parallels between his own pathetic existence and the wasted life described in the journal. Michael Tolan and Charlotte Rae co-star.
Who directed The Journey of the Fifth Horse?
The Journey of the Fifth Horse was directed by Earl Dawson, Larry Arrick.
Who stars in The Journey of the Fifth Horse?
The principal cast of The Journey of the Fifth Horse includes Dustin Hoffman, William Bassett, Charlotte Rae, Susan Anspach, Nicholas Saunders.
When was The Journey of the Fifth Horse released and how long is it?
The Journey of the Fifth Horse was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Is The Journey of the Fifth Horse based on a book or true story?
The Journey of the Fifth Horse is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Ivan Turgenev".