The mighty epic of 13th Century Russia...of the "Battle on the Ice" when the invading German hordes led by the Teutonic Knights were driven from the soil of Russia - forever.
Director: Sergei Eisenstein, Dmitriy Vasilev
Starring: Nikolai Cherkasov, Nikolai Okhlopkov, Andrei Abrikosov
Overview
When German knights invade Russia, Prince Alexander Nevsky must rally his people to resist the formidable force. After the Teutonic soldiers take over an eastern Russian city, Alexander stages his stand at Novgorod, where a major battle is fought on the ice of frozen Lake Chudskoe. While Alexander leads his outnumbered troops, two of their number, Vasili and Gavrilo, begin a contest of bravery to win the hand of a local maiden.
Director
Sergei Eisenstein, Dmitriy Vasilev
Production
Mosfilm
Cast
Nikolai Cherkasov, Nikolai Okhlopkov, Andrei Abrikosov, Valentyna Ivashova, Lev Fenin, Sergei Blinnikov, Nikolai Arsky, Varvara Massalitinova, Naum Rogozhin, Vasiliy Novikov