The Poet and the King (Поэт и царь) 96 years old

Tsar Nicholas I is enamoured by Natalia, the wife of Alexander Pushkin. To cover his tracks, the tsar encourages the suit of Georges d'Anthès, a French officer, with the help of Count Alexander von Benckendorff. Pushkin hears rumours of D’Anthès’s love for his wife and challenges him to a duel. The officer attempts to save his life by marrying Natalia’s sister Ekaterina. Returning from his country estate, Pushkin receives anonymous letters and insists on a duel with D’Anthès.

Credits

The Poet and the King Cast

Name Character
Yevgeni Chervyakov He was 27, 42 years old when he died as Aleksandr Pushkin
Zoya Valevskaya as Poletika

The Poet and the King Crew

Name Department
Vladimir Gardin as Director. He was 50 (88) years old when He died Directing
Yevgeni Chervyakov as Director. He was 27 (42) years old when He died Directing
The Poet and the King (96 years)

  • Release day: Tuesday, September 20, 1927
  • Runtime: 95 minutes