

Alexander Nevsky
Original Title: “Александр Невский”
“The mighty epic of 13th Century Russia...of the "Battle on the Ice" when the invading German hordes led by the Teutonic Knights were driven from the soil of Russia - forever.”
Overview
When German knights invade Russia, Prince Alexander Nevsky must rally his people to resist the formidable force. After the Teutonic soldiers take over an eastern Russian city, Alexander stages his stand at Novgorod, where a major battle is fought on the ice of frozen Lake Chudskoe. While Alexander leads his outnumbered troops, two of their number, Vasili and Gavrilo, begin a contest of bravery to win the hand of a local maiden.
Top Cast

Nikolai Cherkasov
Alexander Nevsky

Nikolai Okhlopkov
Vasili Buslai

Andrei Abrikosov
Gavrilo Oleksich

Valentyna Ivashova
Olga Danilovna - a Maid of Novgorod

Lev Fenin
The Archbishop

Sergei Blinnikov
Tverdilo - Traitorous Mayor of Pskov

Nikolai Arsky
Domash Tverdislavich - a Novgorod Boyar

Varvara Massalitinova
Amelfa Timoferevna - Buslai's Mother

Naum Rogozhin
Black monk

Vasiliy Novikov
Pavsha, Vasilisa's father and voevoda of Pskov
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