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The Sword and the Dragon

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A colorful account of Ilya Mourometz, the legendary 11th-century hero who defended Russia from monsters and invaders.
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Dennis Harvey 48 Hills 07/01/2022
The Sword and the Dragon is often broad and simplistic enough to seem like a children’s film, but then there are odd, surprisingly grisly moments like a pan across a corpse-strewn battlefield. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Yash B @yashbansal 3d "The Sword and the Dragon" is a fascinating film to watch, and it is not because it is necessarily good or entertaining. I just found myself so impressed by the skill and attention to detail in a film from the 1950s. The production value is incredible, and a lot of the cinematography is phenomenal. I do think the story is one that felt pretty boring, and I never really got into it at any point. It may be one of those things where there is a cultural and time period barrier working against it. Overall, it is a film worth seeing for anyone who wants to admire the technical craft, but not much else, if I am being honest. See more Read all reviews
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Aleksandr Ptushko

Director

Boris Andreyev

Ilja Muromets

Andrei Abrikosov

Prince Vladimir

Natalie Vediedeva

Princess Apraksia

Ninel Vychkova

Vasilisa

Shukur Burkhanov

Tsar Kalin
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Movie Info

Synopsis A colorful account of Ilya Mourometz, the legendary 11th-century hero who defended Russia from monsters and invaders.
Director
Aleksandr Ptushko
Genre
Fantasy
Original Language
Russian
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 16, 1960, Original
Runtime
1h 35m
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