The Captain's Daughter (Russian: Капитанская дочка) is a 1958 Soviet drama film directed by Vladimir Kaplunovskiy.[1][2][3][4] The film is an adaptation of the historical novel The Captain's Daughter (1836) by Alexander Pushkin.
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Russian: Капитанская дочка | |
Directed by | Vladimir Kaplunovskiy |
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Cinematography | Emil Gulidov |
Music by | Tikhon Khrennikov |
Production company | Mosfilm |
Release date | 1958 |
Running time | 106 minutes |
Country | Soviet Union |
Language | Russian |
The film tells the story of the nobleman Grinyov, going to military service in the fortress, where he falls in love with the commander's daughter, Maria, and fights for her in a duel. After that, Yemelyan Pugachev organizes Pugachev's Rebellion, conquers the fortress and executes Maria's parents, but he gives Grinev freedom. Soon he learns that Pugachev's accomplice forces Maria to marry him...[5]
The Captain's Daughter by Alexander Pushkin (1836) | |
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