Quick facts
- Released
- January 1, 1990
- Runtime
- 221 min
- IMDb
- tt0254193
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- Russian
- Studio
- BBC, Royal Opera House, Philips
Themes
Cast
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Boris Godunov about?
- This is the Andrei Tarkovsky production of the famous Pushkin/Mussorgsky opera, performed in 1990. Modest Mussorgsky's opera in prologue and four acts is performed by the Kirov Opera with performances from Olga Borodina, Alexei Steblianko and Sergei Leiferkust. Boris Godunov has obtained the throne of Russia by murdering the rightful heir Dmitry. An old monk, Pimen, witnessed this, and convinces his apprentice Grigory to avenge Dmitry's death. In the following years Grigory poses as Dmitry, raising an army against Boris, who is now convinced that he is being punished for the murder. Filmed in Russia during the collapse of the Soviet Union, this particular production of Mussorgsky's 1872 tale of political upheaval is considered a highly unique and historical moment in opera. Robert Lloyd stars in the title role of Boris Godunov.
- Who directed Boris Godunov?
- Boris Godunov was directed by Humphrey Burton.
- Who stars in Boris Godunov?
- Boris Godunov stars Valery Gergiev, Robert Lloyd, Olga Borodina, Alexei Steblianko.
- When was Boris Godunov released?
- Boris Godunov is a 1990 music film.
- Where can I watch Boris Godunov?
- You can watch Boris Godunov with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.