Anna Karenina Summary
Director: Simon Langton
Genres: Drama, Romance
Rating:
The best-known of the 12 filmed adaptations of Tolstoy's Anna_Karenina include the 1936 Garbo vehicle and the 1947 Vivien_Leigh vehicle. This made-for-TV version is every bit as elaborate and tasteful as those earlier efforts. Jacqueline_Bisset makes her TV-movie debut as Anna, the wife of 19th century Russian nobleman Karenin (Paul_Scofield). When she falls in love with the dashing Count Vronsky (Christopher_Reeve), Anna runs afoul of the rigid social structure of the era-and of a husband whose anguish translates into revenge. The teleplay was by James_Goldman, author of The Lion in Winter and screenwriter of another Russian-based period piece, Nicholas and Alexandria. Anna_Karenina premiered March 26, 1985. Hal Erickson, Rovi
Great Film Moments:
- In Theaters
- This Week
- Coming Soon
- New on DVD
Browse More Movies:
