Prisoner of the Volga
I battellieri del Volga
“Raging Floodtide of Savagery!”
Synopsis
A vicious play of intrigue, about love, desire and betrayal, in the dress of the military at the Cossacks around 1890.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Viktor Tourjansky
- Screenplay & Story
- Damiano Damiani, Viktor Tourjansky, Salka Viertel
- Original Score
- Norbert Glanzberg
- Original Title
- I battellieri del Volga
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Fides Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Viktor Tourjansky
Damiano Damiani, Viktor Tourjansky, Salka Viertel
Norbert Glanzberg
Mario Montuori
Roberto Cinquini
Department Leadership Roster
Viktor Tourjansky
Director
Damiano Damiani
Writer
Viktor Tourjansky
Writer
Salka Viertel
Writer
Norbert Glanzberg
Original Music Composer
Mario Montuori
Director of Photography
Roberto Cinquini
Editor
Enzo Bulgarelli
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prisoner of the Volga
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Prisoner of the Volga about?
A vicious play of intrigue, about love, desire and betrayal, in the dress of the military at the Cossacks around 1890.
Who directed Prisoner of the Volga?
Prisoner of the Volga was directed by Viktor Tourjansky.
Who stars in Prisoner of the Volga?
The principal cast of Prisoner of the Volga includes John Derek, Elsa Martinelli, Dawn Addams, Gert Fröbe, Wolfgang Preiss.
When was Prisoner of the Volga released and how long is it?
Prisoner of the Volga was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Prisoner of the Volga?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Prisoner of the Volga was composed by Norbert Glanzberg.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Prisoner of the Volga?
Prisoner of the Volga holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).