The Blizzard
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Synopsis
In the early 19th century a seventeen-year-old girl falls in love with a young officer and, despite her parents’ disapproval, decides to elope with him and beg their forgiveness once the deed is done. Based on the Pushkin short story.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 16, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vladimir Basov
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexander Pushkin, Vladimir Basov, Boris Gribanov, G. Makogonenko
- Original Score
- Georgy Sviridov
- Original Title
- Метель
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Mosfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vladimir Basov
Alexander Pushkin, Vladimir Basov, Boris Gribanov, G. Makogonenko
Georgy Sviridov
Sergey Vronsky
Lyudmila Badorina
Viktor Tsirul
Department Leadership Roster
Vladimir Basov
Director
Vladimir Basov
Writer
Georgy Sviridov
Original Music Composer
Yevgeniy Kumankov
Production Design
Sergey Vronsky
Director of Photography
Lidiya Naumova
Costume Design
Lyudmila Badorina
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blizzard
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Blizzard about?
In the early 19th century a seventeen-year-old girl falls in love with a young officer and, despite her parents’ disapproval, decides to elope with him and beg their forgiveness once the deed is done. Based on the Pushkin short story.
Who directed The Blizzard?
The Blizzard was directed by Vladimir Basov.
Who stars in The Blizzard?
The principal cast of The Blizzard includes Valentina Titova, Georgiy Martynyuk, Oleg Vidov, Nikolai Prokopovich, Nikolay Burlyaev.
When was The Blizzard released and how long is it?
The Blizzard was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for The Blizzard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Blizzard was composed by Georgy Sviridov.
Is The Blizzard based on a book or true story?
The Blizzard is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alexander Pushkin".