Anna Karenina
“Vivien Leigh— in the most magnificent love story ever written!”
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.
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Vivien Leigh
Anna Karenina
Ralph Richardson
Alexei Karenin
Kieron Moore
Count Vronsky
Hugh Dempster
Stefan Oblonsky
Mary Kerridge
Dolly Oblonsky
Marie Lohr
Princess Scherbatsky
Frank Tickle
Prince Scherbatsky
Sally Ann Howes
Kitty Scherbatsky
Niall MacGinnis
Konstantin Levin
Michael Gough
Nicholai
Martita Hunt
Princess Betty Tversky
Heather Thatcher
Countess Lydia Ivanova
Helen Haye
Countess Vronsky
Mary Martlew
Princess Nathalia
Ruby Miller
Countess Meskov
Austin Trevor
Col. Vronsky
Ann South
Princess Sorokina
Gus Verney
Prince Makhotin
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 22, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julien Duvivier
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Anouilh, Julien Duvivier, Guy Morgan, Leo Tolstoy
- Original Score
- Constant Lambert
- Original Title
- Anna Karenina
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Production Studios
- London Films Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julien Duvivier
Jean Anouilh, Julien Duvivier, Guy Morgan, Leo Tolstoy
Constant Lambert
Henri Alekan
Russell Lloyd
Alexander Korda
Department Leadership Roster
Julien Duvivier
Director
Jean Anouilh
Writer
Julien Duvivier
Writer
Guy Morgan
Writer
Alexander Korda
Producer
Constant Lambert
Original Music Composer
Cecil Beaton
Costume Design
Henri Alekan
Director of Photography
Russell Lloyd
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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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 Julien Duvivier.
Who stars in Anna Karenina?
The principal cast of Anna Karenina includes Vivien Leigh, Ralph Richardson, Kieron Moore, Hugh Dempster, Mary Kerridge.
When was Anna Karenina released and how long is it?
Anna Karenina was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 2h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Anna Karenina?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Anna Karenina was composed by Constant Lambert.
Is Anna Karenina based on a book or true story?
Anna Karenina is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Leo Tolstoy".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Anna Karenina?
Anna Karenina holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).