One Russian Summer
“It Was a Summer of Love. It Was a Summer of Violent Struggle.”
Synopsis
Based on Mikhail Lermontov's novel Vadim, this costume drama, set in Russia during the 1700s, chronicles the battle between a vengeful, anarchic peasant and the tyrannical landowner who killed his mother and father.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Antonio Calenda
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Bond, Antonio Calenda, Mikhail Lermontov, Ugo Pirro
- Original Score
- Riz Ortolani
- Original Title
- One Russian Summer
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Da Ma Produzione
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Antonio Calenda
Edward Bond, Antonio Calenda, Mikhail Lermontov, Ugo Pirro
Riz Ortolani
Alfio Contini
Sergio Montanari
Marcello Danon
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Bond
Writer
Antonio Calenda
Writer
Ugo Pirro
Writer
Antonio Calenda
Director
Alfio Contini
Director of Photography
Sergio Montanari
Editor
Danilo Donati
Costume Design
Marcello Danon
Producer
Dario Micheli
Production Design
Franco Nonnis
Production Design
Riz Ortolani
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About One Russian Summer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is One Russian Summer about?
Based on Mikhail Lermontov's novel Vadim, this costume drama, set in Russia during the 1700s, chronicles the battle between a vengeful, anarchic peasant and the tyrannical landowner who killed his mother and father.
Who directed One Russian Summer?
One Russian Summer was directed by Antonio Calenda.
Who stars in One Russian Summer?
The principal cast of One Russian Summer includes Oliver Reed, Claudia Cardinale, John McEnery, Ray Lovelock, Carole André.
When was One Russian Summer released and how long is it?
One Russian Summer was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for One Russian Summer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for One Russian Summer was composed by Riz Ortolani.
Is One Russian Summer based on a book or true story?
One Russian Summer is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mikhail Lermontov".
What is the age rating and content advisory for One Russian Summer?
One Russian Summer holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).