The Portrait(1915)
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The Portrait Synopsis
A man is increasingly unnerved by a mysterious portrait. Based on a story by Nikolai Gogol, the film is thought to have run about 45 minutes long, but only an 8 minute fragment is known to have survived.
The Portrait (1915) is a horror and thriller film directed by Władysław Starewicz, released on October 9, 1915 with a runtime of 45m. It stars Andrey Gromov, Ivan Lazarev, R. Krechetov and V. Vasilyev. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Władysław Starewicz
- Writers:
- Nikolai Gogol
- Cinematographer:
- Władysław Starewicz
- Production:
- Skobelev Committee
- Status:
- Released
The Portrait (1915) Trailer
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The Portrait Cast & Crew
Main cast
Andrey Gromov
as Painter Chartkov
- Ivan Lazarev
Ivan Lazarev
as The pawnbroker
- R. Krechetov
R. Krechetov
as Nikolay Gogol
- V. Vasilyev
V. Vasilyev
Key crew
Directed by Władysław Starewicz, written by Nikolai Gogol.
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The Portrait Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 14 ratings.
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The Portrait – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Portrait?
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The main cast of The Portrait (1915) includes Andrey Gromov, Ivan Lazarev, R. Krechetov and V. Vasilyev. The film was directed by Władysław Starewicz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Portrait released?
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The Portrait was released on October 9, 1915 and runs for 45m.
Is The Portrait worth watching?
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The Portrait (1915) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Portrait?
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