The Girl from Petrovka
“A Russian girl, an American reporter, the love they shared... and the country that made it impossible.”
Synopsis
A beautiful Russian ballerina falls in love with an American news correspondent. The KGB is most displeased and does everything it can to break them up.
Top Cast
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Goldie Hawn
Oktyabrina
Hal Holbrook
Joe
Anthony Hopkins
Kostya
Grégoire Aslan
Minister
Anton Dolin
Ignatievitch
Bruno Wintzell
Alexander
Zoran Andrić
Leonid
Hanna Landy
Judge
Inger Stratton
Helga Van Dam
Richard Marner
Kremlin Press Official
Harry Towb
American Reporter
Zitto Kazann
Raymond O'Keefe
Michael Janisch
Ted Grossman
Heinz Marecek
Anatol Winogradoff
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 12, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 18, 1975
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Ellis Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- George Feifer, Chris Bryant, Allan Scott
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini
- Original Title
- The Girl from Petrovka
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- KMA, Universal Pictures, The Zanuck/Brown Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Ellis Miller
George Feifer, Chris Bryant, Allan Scott
Henry Mancini
Vilmos Zsigmond
John F. Burnett
Richard D. Zanuck, David Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Ellis Miller
Director
Chris Bryant
Writer
Vilmos Zsigmond
Director of Photography
Allan Scott
Writer
Richard D. Zanuck
Producer
David Brown
Producer
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Deirdre Clancy
Costume Design
John F. Burnett
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Girl from Petrovka
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Girl from Petrovka about?
A beautiful Russian ballerina falls in love with an American news correspondent. The KGB is most displeased and does everything it can to break them up.
Who directed The Girl from Petrovka?
The Girl from Petrovka was directed by Robert Ellis Miller.
Who stars in The Girl from Petrovka?
The principal cast of The Girl from Petrovka includes Goldie Hawn, Hal Holbrook, Anthony Hopkins, Grégoire Aslan, Anton Dolin.
When was The Girl from Petrovka released and how long is it?
The Girl from Petrovka was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Girl from Petrovka?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Girl from Petrovka was composed by Henry Mancini.
Is The Girl from Petrovka based on a book or true story?
The Girl from Petrovka is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "George Feifer".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Girl from Petrovka?
The Girl from Petrovka holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).