Hard to Be a God(2014)
Трудно быть богом
Hard to Be a God Synopsis
A group of scientists is sent to the planet Arkanar to help the local civilization, which is in the Medieval phase of its own history, to find the right path to progress. Their task is a difficult one: they cannot interfere violently and in no case can they kill. The scientist Rumata tries to save the local intellectuals from their punishment and cannot avoid taking a position.
Hard to Be a God (2014) is a drama and science fiction film directed by Aleksei German, released on February 27, 2014 with a runtime of 2h 57m. It stars Leonid Yarmolnik, Yuriy Tsurilo, Natalya Moteva and Aleksandr Chutko. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 175 ratings.
- Director:
- Aleksei German
- Writers:
- Boris Strugatskiy, Arkadiy Strugatskiy, Svetlana Karmalita
- Producers:
- Rushan Nasibulin, Leonid Yarmolnik, Viktor Izvekov
- Cinematographer:
- Yury Klimenko
- Composer:
- Viktor Lebedev
- Production:
- Sever Studio, Russia 1, Lenfilm
- Budget:
- $7,000,000
- Revenue:
- $1,310,673
- Status:
- Released
Hard to Be a God (2014) Trailer
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Hard to Be a God Cast & Crew
Main cast
Leonid Yarmolnik
as Rumata
Yuriy Tsurilo
as Baron Pampa
Natalya Moteva
as Ari
Aleksandr Chutko
as Don Reba
Evgeniy Gerchakov
as Budakh
Pyotr Merkuryev
as Gur
Juris Lauciņš
as Hangman
Vytautas Paukste
as Kabani
Konstantin Vorobyov
as Poet
Aleksandr Cherednik
as episode
Valentin Golubenko
as Arata
Konstantin Bykov
as Monk
Key crew
Directed by Aleksei German, written by Boris Strugatskiy, Arkadiy Strugatskiy and Svetlana Karmalita, produced by Rushan Nasibulin, Leonid Yarmolnik and Viktor Izvekov.
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Hard to Be a God Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 175 ratings.
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Hard to Be a God – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hard to Be a God online?
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Hard to Be a God (2014) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Hard to Be a God?
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The main cast of Hard to Be a God (2014) includes Leonid Yarmolnik, Yuriy Tsurilo, Natalya Moteva, Aleksandr Chutko and Evgeniy Gerchakov. The film was directed by Aleksei German. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hard to Be a God released?
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Hard to Be a God was released on February 27, 2014 and runs for 2h 57m.
Is Hard to Be a God worth watching?
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Hard to Be a God (2014) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 175 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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