Michel Strogoff
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Synopsis
Adapted from Jules Verne's 1876 novel Michael Strogoff, the film tells the tale of a Russian courier named Michael Strogoff who has to dash across Russia with a vital message for the tsar's brother, wrestling with bears and fighting off ferocious Tatar rebels along the way. Captured by the Tatars, he is brought before their leader and blinded with a red hot sword by the executioner.
Top Cast
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Ivan Mosjoukine
Michael Strogoff
Nathalie Kovanko
Nadia Fedor
Acho Chakatouny
Ivan Ogareff
Boris de Fast
Féofar-Khan
Jeanne Brindeau
Maria Strogoff
Vladimir Kvanin
Wassili Feodoroff, Nadia's father
Vladimir Gajdarov
Tzar Alexandre of Russia
Marie-Louise Vois
Zaugara
M. Debas
Enur Feifar
Micolas Kougoucheff
General Kissoff
Henri Debain
Harry Blount
Gabriel de Gravone
Alcide Jolivet
Nicolas Koline
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Viktor Tourjansky
- Screenplay & Story
- Boris de Fast
- Original Score
- Werner R. Heymann
- Original Title
- Michel Strogoff
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 2h 48m
- Production Studios
- Films de France, Ciné France, Deulig Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Viktor Tourjansky
Boris de Fast, Jules Verne
Werner R. Heymann
Léonce-Henri Burel, Fédote Bourgasoff, Nikolai Toporkoff
Noë Bloch, Gregor Rabinovitch
Department Leadership Roster
Noë Bloch
Producer
Gregor Rabinovitch
Producer
Viktor Tourjansky
Director
Léo Zack
Costume Design
Boris de Fast
Screenplay
Léonce-Henri Burel
Director of Photography
Fédote Bourgasoff
Director of Photography
Nikolai Toporkoff
Director of Photography
Werner R. Heymann
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Michel Strogoff
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Michel Strogoff about?
Adapted from Jules Verne's 1876 novel Michael Strogoff, the film tells the tale of a Russian courier named Michael Strogoff who has to dash across Russia with a vital message for the tsar's brother, wrestling with bears and fighting off ferocious Tatar rebels along the way. Captured by the Tatars, he is brought before their leader and blinded with a red hot sword by the executioner.
Who directed Michel Strogoff?
Michel Strogoff was directed by Viktor Tourjansky.
Who stars in Michel Strogoff?
The principal cast of Michel Strogoff includes Ivan Mosjoukine, Nathalie Kovanko, Acho Chakatouny, Boris de Fast, Jeanne Brindeau.
When was Michel Strogoff released and how long is it?
Michel Strogoff was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 2h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Michel Strogoff?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Michel Strogoff was composed by Werner R. Heymann.
Is Michel Strogoff based on a book or true story?
Michel Strogoff is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jules Verne".