Anna Karenina(1948)
“Vivien Leigh in the most magnificent love story ever written!”
Overview
In Imperial Russia, Anna, wife of the officer Karenin, goes to Moscow to visit her brother. On the way, she meets charming cavalry officer Vronsky, to whom she's immediately attracted. But in St. Petersburg’s high society, a relationship like this could destroy a woman’s reputation.
Director
Julien Duvivier
Studio
London Films Productions
Cast
Vivien Leigh
as Anna Karenina
Ralph Richardson
as Alexei Karenin
Kieron Moore
as Count Vronsky
Hugh Dempster
as Stefan Oblonsky
Mary Kerridge
as Dolly Oblonsky
Marie Lohr
as Princess Scherbatsky
Frank Tickle
as Prince Scherbatsky
Sally Ann Howes
as Kitty Scherbatsky
Niall MacGinnis
as Konstantin Levin
Michael Gough
as Nicholai
Martita Hunt
as Princess Betty Tversky
Heather Thatcher
as Countess Lydia Ivanova
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1948
Runtime
2h 19m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Production Companies
London Films Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Anna Karenina?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Anna Karenina (1948).
What is Anna Karenina about?▼
In Imperial Russia, Anna, wife of the officer Karenin, goes to Moscow to visit her brother. On the way, she meets charming cavalry officer Vronsky, to whom she's immediately attracted. But in St. Petersburg’s high society, a relationship like this could destroy a woman’s reputation.
Who directed Anna Karenina?▼
Anna Karenina was directed by Julien Duvivier and released in 1948. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is Anna Karenina?▼
Anna Karenina has a runtime of 2 hours and 19 minutes (139 minutes total).
Who stars in Anna Karenina?▼
The cast of Anna Karenina includes Vivien Leigh as Anna Karenina, Ralph Richardson as Alexei Karenin, Kieron Moore as Count Vronsky, Hugh Dempster as Stefan Oblonsky, Mary Kerridge as Dolly Oblonsky and more.
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