The Poet and the Tsar

The Poet and the Tsar 1927 Directed by Vladimir Gardin , Yevgeni Chervyakov Поэт и царь

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.

Country Soviet Union

Production Country Soviet Union

Language Russian

Spoken Language Russian

Gnere Drama

Production Company Sovkino

Release Date 20 September 1927

95 mins