Anastasia (1956)
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- Unrated
- 1h 45min
- Biography, Drama
- 13 Dec 1956 (USA)
- Movie
An opportunistic businessman tries to pass off a mysterious impostor as the Grand Duchess Anastasia, and she is so convincing that even the biggest skeptics believe her.
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Awards:
- Won 1 Oscar. Another 6 wins & 6 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Ingrid Bergman | ... |
Anna Koreff
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| Yul Brynner | ... |
General Sergei Pavlovich Bounine
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| Helen Hayes | ... |
Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna
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| Akim Tamiroff | ... |
Boris Adreivich Chernov
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| Martita Hunt | ... |
Baroness Elena von Livenbaum
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| Felix Aylmer | ... |
Chamberlain
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| Sacha Pitoëff | ... |
Piotr Ivanovich Petrovin
(as Sacha Pitoeff)
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| Ivan Desny | ... |
Prince Paul von Haraldberg
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| Natalie Schafer | ... |
Irina Lissemskaia
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Grégoire Gromoff | ... |
Stepan
(as Gregoire Gromoff)
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| Karel Stepanek | ... |
Mikhail Vlados
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| Ina De La Haye | ... |
Marusia
(as Ina de la Haye)
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Katherine Kath | ... |
Maxime
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John Adams | ... |
Servant (uncredited)
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Paul Beradi | ... |
Man in Bar (uncredited)
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| Paul Bildt | ... |
Bit Part (uncredited)
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Newton Blick | ... |
Maître d' (uncredited)
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Ernest Blyth | ... |
Ballet Patron (uncredited)
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Alexis Bobrinskoy | ... |
Bechmetieff (uncredited)
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Marguerite Brennan | ... |
Marguerite (uncredited)
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Paula Catton | ... |
Jean (uncredited)
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| Pauline Chamberlain | ... |
Woman at the Tivoli (uncredited)
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Ivan Craig | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Allan Cuthbertson | ... |
Blond Man (uncredited)
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| Ivor Dean | ... |
Blonde Lady's Husband (uncredited)
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| Guy Deghy | ... |
Servant at Ball (uncredited)
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Maroussia Dimitrevitch | ... |
Gypsy Singer (uncredited)
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John Dunbar | ... |
Hotel Manager (uncredited)
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Edward Forsyth | ... |
Footman (uncredited)
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Otto Friese | ... |
Lift Attendant (uncredited)
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Rex Garner | ... |
Waiter at Reception (uncredited)
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Patrick Halpin | ... |
Servant at Ball (uncredited)
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| Melvyn Hayes | ... |
Bit Part (uncredited)
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| Hy Hazell | ... |
Blonde Lady (uncredited)
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| John G. Heller | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Stratford Johns | ... |
Press Photographer (uncredited)
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| Tutte Lemkow | ... |
Kasbek Dancer (uncredited)
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André Mikhelson | ... |
Older Man (uncredited)
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Richard Neller | ... |
Servant (uncredited)
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| Nora Nicholson | ... |
Lady-in-Waiting (uncredited)
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Polycarpe Pavloff | ... |
Schischkin (uncredited)
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John Payne | ... |
Guest at Ball (uncredited)
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| John Penrose | ... |
Danish Customs Officer (uncredited)
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Dido Plumb | ... |
Churchgoer (uncredited)
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| Eric Pohlmann | ... |
Von Drivnitz (uncredited)
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| Olaf Pooley | ... |
Zhadanov (uncredited)
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| George Pravda | ... |
Danish Customs Officer (uncredited)
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Alan Rolfe | ... |
Albert (uncredited)
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| Peter Sallis | ... |
Grischa (uncredited)
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Frederick Schiller | ... |
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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Gerik Schjelderup | ... |
Officer with Prince Paul (uncredited)
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Tamara Shayne | ... |
Zenia (uncredited)
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Anatole Smirnoff | ... |
Kasbek Dancer (uncredited)
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| Paddy Smith | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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George Spence | ... |
Reception Guest (uncredited)
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Emile Stemmler | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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| Olga Valéry | ... |
Countess Baranova (uncredited)
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Henri Vidon | ... |
Prince Bolkonoski (uncredited)
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John Wilder | ... |
Guest (uncredited)
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Stanley Zevic | ... |
Empress' Cossack (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Anatole Litvak | ||
Written by
| Arthur Laurents | ... | (screenplay) |
| Marcelle Maurette | ... | (play) |
| Guy Bolton | ... | (play adaptation) |
Produced by
| Buddy Adler | ... | producer |
Music by
| Alfred Newman | ||
Cinematography by
| Jack Hildyard | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Bert Bates | ||
Editorial Department
| Lyman Hallowell | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Andrej Andrejew | ... | (as Andrei Andrejew) |
| William C. Andrews | ... | (as Bill Andrews) |
Set Decoration by
| Andrew Low | ... | (set decorations) |
Costume Design by
| René Hubert | ... | (costumes designed by) (as Rene Hubert) |
Makeup Department
| David Aylott | ... | makeup artist (as Dave Aylott) |
| Johnnie Johnson | ... | hair styles |
| Joan Johnstone | ... | hairdresser (uncredited) |
| Pearl Tipaldi | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Gerry O'Hara | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| John Graysmark | ... | set designer (uncredited) |
| Will Williams | ... | movie poster artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Harry M. Leonard | ... | sound |
| Gerry Turner | ... | sound |
| Ralph Hickey | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Jim Leppert | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Gerald Endler | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Gerry Fisher | ... | focus puller (uncredited) |
| Dennis Fraser | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Peter Newbrook | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Sam Benson | ... | wardrobe supervisor (uncredited) |
| Phyllis Dalton | ... | costumes (uncredited) |
| Joan Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Michel Michelet | ... | music arranger: Russian music |
| Edward B. Powell | ... | orchestration |
| Alfred Newman | ... | conductor (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Paul Dickson | ... | dialogue assistant |
Production Companies
- Twentieth Century Fox (presents) (produced by)
Distributors
- Twentieth Century Fox (1956) (United States) (theatrical) (as Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation) (released by)
- Twentieth Century-Fox Film Company (1956) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1957) (France) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century-Fox (1957) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century-Fox (1957) (Mexico) (theatrical) (as 20th Century Fox)
- Netherlands Fox Film Corporation (1957) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1965) (United States) (tv) (original airing) (pan/scan)
- Magnetic Video (1977) (United States) (VHS) (Betamax)
- Télé Monte Carlo (1978) (Monaco) (tv)
- CBS/Fox Home Video (1984) (Australia) (video)
- CBS/Fox (1984) (United States) (VHS) (Betamax)
- Rete 4 (1985) (Italy) (tv)
- CBS/Fox (1991) (United States) (VHS)
- Fox Video (1995) (United States) (VHS) (pan/scan)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (1997) (United States) (VHS) (widescreen)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Twilight Time (2016) (World-wide) (Blu-ray)
- Disney+ (2024) (Brazil) (video) (VOD) (Star)
- Epoca (Argentina) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Bausch & Lomb (CinemaScope lenses by)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of: affiliated with A.F. of L.)
- Twentieth Century Fox (Cinemascope is the registered trademark of)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Russian exiles in Paris plot to collect ten million pounds from the Bank of England by grooming a destitute, suicidal girl to pose as heir to the Russian throne. While Bounin is coaching her he comes to believe she is really Anastasia. In the end the Empress must decide her claim.
Written by Ed Stephan |
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| Taglines | From the sensational Broadway stage success that had audiences crying its acclaim! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $3,520,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | At the time of filming, those at Fox were not aware that the real Anna Anderson was still alive. After this came to their attention, they flew to her home in Germany and asked permission to use her name. It should be noted that, in the film, the full name "Anna Anderson" is never used, although "Mrs. Anderson" is briefly employed as an incognito in the later stages of the story. See more » |
| Goofs | While on the train to Copenhagen, Anna, studying a photograph of the fictional Prince Paul, can't remember how old she was when she was engaged to him. Bounine answers, "Sixteen." In reality, neither the Grand Duchess Anastasia nor any of her three sisters were ever engaged. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Concept (1964). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Wildfeuer Polka See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Opening credits prologue: PARIS 1928 RUSSIAN EASTER See more » |
| Quotes |
Anastasia:
The poor have only one advantage; they know when they are loved for themselves. See more » |