The Master and Margarita(1972)
Il maestro e Margherita
The Master and Margarita Synopsis
Maestro Nikolai Masoudov, a talented writer, and his assistant Margaret, are working on a biblical story of Pontius Pilate. The Satan — Woland, and his lieutenants, are harassing Master by surveillance, by killing his friend, and sending another friend to Gulag prison in Siberia. Victimized by their harassment, Master becomes paranoid, and is locked up in a mental institution. Margaret is trying to save him regardless of the danger.
The Master and Margarita (1972) is a drama, fantasy and romance film directed by Aleksandar Petrović, released on July 15, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Ugo Tognazzi, Mimsy Farmer, Alain Cuny and Velimir 'Bata' Živojinović. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 34 ratings.
- Director:
- Aleksandar Petrović
- Writers:
- Mikhail Bulgakov, Barbara Alberti, Amedeo Pagani
- Producers:
- Arrigo Colombo
- Cinematographer:
- Roberto Gerardi
- Composer:
- Ennio Morricone
- Production:
- Euro International Films, Dunav Film
- Status:
- Released
The Master and Margarita (1972) Trailer
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The Master and Margarita Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ugo Tognazzi
as Nikolaj Afanasijevic Maksudov 'Maestro'
Mimsy Farmer
as Margareta Nikolajevna
Alain Cuny
as Profesor Woland & Satana
Velimir 'Bata' Živojinović
as Korovjev
Pavle Vuisić
as Azazelo
Fabijan Šovagović
as Berlioz
Ljuba Tadić
as Pontius Pilate
Taško Načić
as Rimsky
Danilo 'Bata' Stojković
- Fahro Konjhodžić
Fahro Konjhodžić
Zlatko Madunić
as Oskar Danilovic
- Radomir Reljić
Radomir Reljić
as Isus Hristos
Key crew
Directed by Aleksandar Petrović, written by Mikhail Bulgakov, Barbara Alberti and Amedeo Pagani, produced by Arrigo Colombo.
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The Master and Margarita Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 34 ratings.
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The Master and Margarita – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Master and Margarita online?
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The Master and Margarita (1972) is available to stream on CineAutore Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Master and Margarita?
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The main cast of The Master and Margarita (1972) includes Ugo Tognazzi, Mimsy Farmer, Alain Cuny, Velimir 'Bata' Živojinović and Pavle Vuisić. The film was directed by Aleksandar Petrović. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Master and Margarita released?
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The Master and Margarita was released on July 15, 1972 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Master and Margarita worth watching?
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The Master and Margarita (1972) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 34 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, fantasy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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