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Socrates

Сократ

Synopsis

The long-term war with Sparta ends. The power and prosperity of Athens has sunk into the past; in an atmosphere of general despair and irritation, democracy, tyranny, and oligarchy replace each other. Against this background, the last, tragic period of Socrates’ life takes place.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Viktor Sokolov
Screenplay & Story
Mikhail Kurayev
Original Score
Shandor Kallosh
Original Title
Сократ
Country of Origin
Soviet Union
Spoken Languages
Russian
Runtime
1h 50m
Production Studios
Lenfilm

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Viktor Sokolov

Screenplay & Story

Mikhail Kurayev

Original Score & Music

Shandor Kallosh

Director of Photography

Eduard Rozovsky

Department Leadership Roster

Viktor Sokolov

Viktor Sokolov

Director

Mikhail Kurayev

Writer

Larisa Shilova

Production Design

Eduard Rozovsky

Eduard Rozovsky

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Socrates.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Socrates

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Socrates about?

The long-term war with Sparta ends. The power and prosperity of Athens has sunk into the past; in an atmosphere of general despair and irritation, democracy, tyranny, and oligarchy replace each other. Against this background, the last, tragic period of Socrates’ life takes place.

Who directed Socrates?

Socrates was directed by Viktor Sokolov.

Who stars in Socrates?

The principal cast of Socrates includes Grigori Aredakov, Evgeniy Merkurev, Olga Mateshko, Boris Klyuev, Aleksandr Galko.

When was Socrates released and how long is it?

Socrates was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.

Who composed the musical score for Socrates?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Socrates was composed by Shandor Kallosh.