Resurrection (1958)

Name: Resurrection
Director: Rolf Hansen
Released: 1958-10-21
Duration: 1 h 45 min
Cast: Horst Buchholz, Myriam Bru, Ruth Niehaus, Edith Mill

Drama

Director: Rolf Hansen

Cast: Horst Buchholz, Myriam Bru, Ruth Niehaus, Edith Mill

Runtime105 min

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Young Prince Nechljudov is summoned as a judge in a murder trial. A rich merchant was found dead in the room of the inn where he was staying and the prostitute Maslova was accused of the crime. Nechljudov recognizes in the woman the maid of the aunts he had seduced and abandoned years before and tries to convince the authorities of her of his innocence but to no avail. Convinced that he is responsible for her moral fall, he follows her to Siberia where she must serve her sentence.

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Resurrection (1958) directed by Rolf Hansen is a critically acclaimed adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's novel, exploring themes of morality and redemption. The film has not received major awards recognition, but it maintains a strong audience reception, with a solid IMDb rating indicating positive public appreciation.

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Fans of classic European dramas and the work of director Rolf Hansen will appreciate the nuanced performances and thought-provoking exploration of morality and social class in the 1958 film Resurrection. The film's focus on the complex relationship between a noble and the woman he wronged provides a compelling character study anchored by standout turns from stars like Horst Buchholz.

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Resurrection is a 1958 historical drama film directed by Rolf Hansen and starring Horst Buchholz, Myriam Bru and Edith Mill. It was made as a co-production between France, Italy and West Germany. It is an adaptation of the 1899 novel Resurrection by Leo Tolstoy.