Plot Summary

Pushkin folk tale as comedic opera whose sultry elements expand an Oriental influence. Korsakov portrays the story of Tsar Nicholas II, punished for his cowardice and despotism, using satire to condemn Russia's autocratic ruler.

Movie Details

Original Title
Rimsky-Korsakov: The Golden Cockerel
Status
released
Original Language
en

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Cast

Dmitry Ulianov as Tsar Dodon

Dmitry Ulianov

Tsar Dodon

Nina Minasyan as Tsaritsa of Shemakha

Nina Minasyan

Tsaritsa of Shemakha

Andrey Popov as Astrologer

Andrey Popov

Astrologer

Margarita Nekrasova as Amelfa

Margarita Nekrasova

Amelfa

Mischa Schelomianski as General Polkan

Mischa Schelomianski

General Polkan

Vasily Efimov as Tsar Guidon

Vasily Efimov

Tsar Guidon

Wilfried Gonon as The Golden Cockerel

Wilfried Gonon

The Golden Cockerel

Maria Nazarova as The Golden Cockerel's voice

Maria Nazarova

The Golden Cockerel's voice

Andrey Zhilikhovsky as Tsarevich Afron

Andrey Zhilikhovsky

Tsarevich Afron

Production Companies

Opéra de Lyon