
Anna Karenina
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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- Director
- Frederic Zelnik
- Screenplay & Story
- Fanny Carlsen, Leo Tolstoy
- Original Title
- Anna Karenina
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Zelnik-Mara-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frederic Zelnik
Fanny Carlsen, Leo Tolstoy
Willy Goldberger
Frederic Zelnik
Department Leadership Roster
Frederic Zelnik
Director
Fanny Carlsen
Writer
Frederic Zelnik
Producer
Willy Goldberger
Director of Photography
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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 Frederic Zelnik.
Who stars in Anna Karenina?
The principal cast of Anna Karenina includes Lya Mara, Johannes Riemann, Heinrich Peer, Rudolf Forster, Olga Engl.
When was Anna Karenina released and how long is it?
Anna Karenina was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Is Anna Karenina based on a book or true story?
Anna Karenina is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Leo Tolstoy".
