Marusia
Synopsis
Engaged couple broken up by devilish hunchback, the richest man in the village, who is himself smitten with the bride-to-be. An American film in the Ukrainian language, based on the 1872 Ukrainian play "Oy Ne Khody Hrytsiu Tam Na Vechernytsi" by M. Staritsky.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Stephania Melnyk
Marusia
Nicholas Stelnitzky
Hryc, her beloved
Peter Chorniuk
Khoma, the hunchback
Mykola Novak
Potap
Donia Stephania Werbowetska
Daryna
Halia Troitzka
Halyna
Michael Skorobohach
Dmytro
Katharina Hupalowa
Vustyna
Fedor Braznyk
Okhrym
John Kulyk
Anton
Halia Troyan
Oksana
Maria Skubowa
Nanna
Teklia Kobzar
Parashka
Sophia Bezruchko
Stepanyda
Fedor Kotowych
Village Mayor
Lydia Ordynska
Old Gypsy Woman
Andrei Stanyslawsky
Watchman
Ivan Welykanov
Solo Singer
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 15, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$45K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leo Bulgakov
- Screenplay & Story
- Vladimir Kedrowsky, Andrei Kist
- Original Score
- Roman Prydatekych
- Original Title
- Marusia
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- Ukrainian
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $45K
- Production Studios
- Ukrafilm Corporation, Avramenko Film Productions, Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leo Bulgakov
Vladimir Kedrowsky, Andrei Kist, Mykhailo Starytskyi
Roman Prydatekych
George F. Hinners, Edward Hyland
Leon Levy
Vasile Avramenko
Department Leadership Roster
Leo Bulgakov
Director
Leon Levy
Editor
Vladimir Kedrowsky
Screenplay
Andrei Kist
Screenplay
Roman Prydatekych
Original Music Composer
George F. Hinners
Director of Photography
Edward Hyland
Director of Photography
Vasile Avramenko
Producer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Marusia.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Marusia
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Marusia about?
Engaged couple broken up by devilish hunchback, the richest man in the village, who is himself smitten with the bride-to-be. An American film in the Ukrainian language, based on the 1872 Ukrainian play "Oy Ne Khody Hrytsiu Tam Na Vechernytsi" by M. Staritsky.
Who directed Marusia?
Marusia was directed by Leo Bulgakov.
Who stars in Marusia?
The principal cast of Marusia includes Stephania Melnyk, Nicholas Stelnitzky, Peter Chorniuk, Mykola Novak, Donia Stephania Werbowetska.
When was Marusia released and how long is it?
Marusia was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Marusia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Marusia was composed by Roman Prydatekych.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Marusia?
Marusia holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).