Garbo Laughs!
A stern Russian woman sent to Paris on official business finds herself attracted to a man who represents everything she is supposed to detest.
Ninotchka (1939) is a comedy and romance film directed by Ernst Lubitsch, released on November 16, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Greta Garbo, Melvyn Douglas, Ina Claire and Bela Lugosi. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 445 ratings.
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Greta Garbo
as Nina "Ninotchka" Ivanovna Yakushova
Melvyn Douglas
as Count Leon d'Algout
Ina Claire
as Grand Duchess Swana
Bela Lugosi
as Commissar Razinin
Sig Ruman
as Comrade Iranoff
Felix Bressart
as Comrade Buljanoff
Alexander Granach
as Comrade Kopalski
Gregory Gaye
as Count Alexis Rakonin
Rolfe Sedan
as Hotel Manager
Edwin Maxwell
as Mercier
Richard Carle
as Gaston
George Davis
as Porter at Railroad Station (uncredited)
Directed by Ernst Lubitsch, written by Walter Reisch, Charles Brackett and Billy Wilder.
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 445 ratings.
Although Greta Garbo takes top billing here - and she's great - I think this film really belongs to the on-form Melvyn Douglas as the scheming "Leon". He is the boyfriend of the Imperial Grand Duchess "Swana" (Ina Claire) who is living in exile in Paris. The newly formed Soviet Union is a bit broke, so three of it's finest representatives have arrived with what was her priceless jewellery so they can sell it on.…
Reviewed on March 6, 2024
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The main cast of Ninotchka (1939) includes Greta Garbo, Melvyn Douglas, Ina Claire, Bela Lugosi and Sig Ruman. The film was directed by Ernst Lubitsch. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Ninotchka was released on November 16, 1939 and runs for 1h 50m.
Ninotchka (1939) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 445 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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