The Parasite
Нахлебник
Synopsis
After a long absence from St. Petersburg, a young landowner Yeletskaya comes to her estate with her husband.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vladimir Basov, Boris Lifanov
- Screenplay & Story
- Ivan Turgenev
- Original Score
- Mikhail Ziv
- Original Title
- Нахлебник
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vladimir Basov, Boris Lifanov
Ivan Turgenev
Mikhail Ziv
Department Leadership Roster
Vladimir Basov
Director
Boris Lifanov
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Parasite
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Parasite about?
After a long absence from St. Petersburg, a young landowner Yeletskaya comes to her estate with her husband.
Who directed The Parasite?
The Parasite was directed by Vladimir Basov, Boris Lifanov.
Who stars in The Parasite?
The principal cast of The Parasite includes Boris Chirkov, Sergei Kurilov, Lidiya Dranovskaya, Pavel Shpringfeld, Aleksandra Denisova.
When was The Parasite released and how long is it?
The Parasite was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Parasite?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Parasite was composed by Mikhail Ziv.