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Alexander Nevsky (Russian: Алекса́ндр Не́вский) is a 1938 Soviet historical drama film directed by Sergei Eisenstein. It depicts the attempted invasion of Novgorod in the 13th century by the Teutonic Knights of the Holy Roman Empire and their defeat by Prince Alexander, known popularly as Alexander Nevsky (1220–1263).
Alexander Nevsky: Directed by Sergei Eisenstein, Dmitriy Vasilev. With Nikolay Cherkasov, Nikolai Okhlopkov, Andrei Abrikosov, Dmitriy Orlov. The story of how a great Russian prince led a ragtag army to battle an invading force of Teutonic Knights.
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- Sergei Eisenstein, Dmitriy Vasilev
- Not Rated
Alexander Nevsky. Eisenstein drew on history, Russian folk narratives, and the techniques of Walt Disney to create this broadly painted epic of Russian resilience. This story of Teutonic knights vanquished by Prince Alexander Nevsky’s tactical brilliance resonated deeply with a Soviet Union concerned with the rise of Nazi Germany.
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A historical and biographical film about the great Russian commander Prince Aleksander Yaroslavich Nevskiy, under whose leadership the Russian soldiers won in 1242 a historic victory in the battle with the Livonian knights on Chudskoy Lake. — Bazza the Beast. Synopsis. ALEXANDER NEVSKY.
Synopsis When German knights invade Russia, Prince Alexander Nevsky (Nikolai Cherkasov) must rally his people to resist the formidable force. After the Teutonic soldiers take over an eastern ...
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- History, Drama
Film Details. Articles & Reviews. Quotes. Trivia. Notes. Brief Synopsis. A Russian prince leads his army against much stronger German invaders. Cast & Crew. Read More. Sergei M. Eisenstein. Director. Nikolay Cherkasov. Alexander Nevsky. Nikolai Okhlopkov. Andrei Abrikosov. Sergei M. Eisenstein. Costume Designer. Sergei M. Eisenstein. Screenwriter.