The Nose
Synopsis
Shostakovich’s satirical opera adapted from the classic short story by Nikolai Gogol. Baritone Eduard Akimov leads the cast as Kovalyov, the hapless bureaucrat whose nose has mysteriously gone missing.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Juri Bogatirenko, Boris Pokrovskiy
- Screenplay & Story
- Dmitri Shostakovich, Georgy Ionin, Alexander Preis, Evgeny Zamyatin, Nikolai Gogol
- Original Score
- Dmitri Shostakovich
- Original Title
- The Nose
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Production Studios
- Video Artists Int
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juri Bogatirenko, Boris Pokrovskiy
Dmitri Shostakovich, Georgy Ionin, Alexander Preis, Evgeny Zamyatin, Nikolai Gogol
Dmitri Shostakovich
Department Leadership Roster
Dmitri Shostakovich
Writer
Georgy Ionin
Writer
Juri Bogatirenko
Director
Dmitri Shostakovich
Original Music Composer
Alexander Agin
Production Design
Boris Pokrovskiy
Director
Sergei Alikov
Production Design
Alexander Preis
Writer
Evgeny Zamyatin
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Nose.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nose
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Nose about?
Shostakovich’s satirical opera adapted from the classic short story by Nikolai Gogol. Baritone Eduard Akimov leads the cast as Kovalyov, the hapless bureaucrat whose nose has mysteriously gone missing.
Who directed The Nose?
The Nose was directed by Juri Bogatirenko, Boris Pokrovskiy.
Who stars in The Nose?
The principal cast of The Nose includes Eduard Akimov, Alexander Lomonosov, Valery Belykh, Nina Sasulova, Boris Tarkhov.
When was The Nose released and how long is it?
The Nose was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 2h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The Nose?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Nose was composed by Dmitri Shostakovich.