Ivan the Terrible, Part II: The Boyars' Plot (1958)
Plot — What is Ivan the Terrible, Part II: The Boyars' Plot about?
This is the second part of a projected three-part epic biopic of Russian Czar Ivan Grozny, undertaken by Soviet film-maker Sergei Eisenstein at the behest of Josef Stalin. Production of the epic was stopped before the third part could be filmed, due to producer dissatisfaction with Eisenstein's introducing forbidden experimental filming techniques into the material, more evident in this part than the first part. As it was, this second part was banned from showings until after the deaths of both Eisenstein and Stalin, and a change of attitude by the subsequent heads of the Soviet government. In this part, as Ivan the Terrible attempts to consolidate his power by establishing a personal army, his political rivals, the Russian boyars, plot to assassinate him.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1958 |
| Genre | History, Drama |
| Language | RU |
| Runtime | 82 min |
| Audience Score | 73% (7.3/10, 184 votes) |
Ivan the Terrible, Part II: The Boyars' Plot — FAQ
Is Ivan the Terrible, Part II: The Boyars' Plot worth watching? Ivan the Terrible, Part II: The Boyars' Plot holds a 7.3/10 rating from 184 viewers. This is the second part of a projected three-part epic biopic of Russian Czar Ivan Grozny, undertaken by Soviet film-maker Sergei Eisenstein at the behest of Josef Stalin. Production of the epic was stopped before the t
Who directed Ivan the Terrible, Part II: The Boyars' Plot? Directed by Sergei Eisenstein.
Who is in the cast of Ivan the Terrible, Part II: The Boyars' Plot? It stars Nikolai Cherkasov, Serafima Birman, Pavel Kadochnikov, Mikhail Zharov, Amvrosii Buchma, Vsevolod Pudovkin and more.
Where can I stream Ivan the Terrible, Part II: The Boyars' Plot? You can stream Ivan the Terrible, Part II: The Boyars' Plot on HBO Max. Availability may vary by region.
When did Ivan the Terrible, Part II: The Boyars' Plot release? It released in 1958.
