The Tolstoy Defence(2018)
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The Tolstoy Defence Synopsis
The shrill and tragic story about an event that involved Count Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy. In an infantry regiment of the military based in the Tula region an offence occurs. In this regiment, the capital’s lieutenant Grigory Kolokoltsev — inspired by progressive ideas — does his service. A military tribunal and execution await the soldier charged with the offence. Kolokoltsev asks Count Tolstoy for help — and he decides to protect the innocent man. The pointed history about the complexity of choice and fidelity to one’s ideals is based on real events.
The Tolstoy Defence (2018) is a drama film directed by Avdotya Smirnova, released on September 6, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Alexey Smirnov, Philipp Gurevich, Evgeny Kharitonov and Irina Gorbacheva. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Avdotya Smirnova
- Writers:
- Avdotya Smirnova, Anna Parmas, Pavel Basinsky
- Producers:
- Viktoriya Shamlikashvili, Oksana Barkovskaya, Sergei Selyanov
- Cinematographer:
- Maxim Osadchy-Korytkovsky
- Composer:
- Aleksey Golubenko
- Production:
- Algous studio, Studio Globus, CTB Film Company
- Status:
- Released
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The Tolstoy Defence Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alexey Smirnov
as Grigoriy Apollonovich Kolokoltsev, porochik
Philipp Gurevich
as Vasily Stepanovich Shabunin, rotnyi pisar
Evgeny Kharitonov
as Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy
Irina Gorbacheva
as Sofya Andreyevna Tolstaya, zhena Lva
Łukasz Simlat
as Kazimir Bronislavovich Yatsevich, kapitan, komandir roty
Sergey Umanov
as Aleksandr Matveyevich Stasyulevich, praporschik
Liza Yankovskaya
as Tatyana Andreevna Bers, sestra Sofyi Tolstoy
Aleksey Makarov
as Sergey Tolstoy
Anna Mikhalkova
as Anna Ivanovna, uchitelnitsa nigilistka
Igor Zolotovitsky
as Nikolay Ilyich, upravlyayuchi
Andrey Smirnov
as Apollon Kolokoltsev, general
Gennadiy Smirnov
as Pyotr Alekseevich Yunosha, polkovnik
Key crew
Directed by Avdotya Smirnova, written by Avdotya Smirnova, Anna Parmas and Pavel Basinsky, produced by Viktoriya Shamlikashvili, Oksana Barkovskaya and Sergei Selyanov.
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The Tolstoy Defence Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 20 ratings.
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The Tolstoy Defence – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Tolstoy Defence online?
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The Tolstoy Defence (2018) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Tolstoy Defence?
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The main cast of The Tolstoy Defence (2018) includes Alexey Smirnov, Philipp Gurevich, Evgeny Kharitonov, Irina Gorbacheva and Łukasz Simlat. The film was directed by Avdotya Smirnova. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Tolstoy Defence released?
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The Tolstoy Defence was released on September 6, 2018 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is The Tolstoy Defence worth watching?
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The Tolstoy Defence (2018) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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