---
title: "Man of Music"
year: 1952
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/man-of-music-1952"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 89903
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 105
community_rating: 4.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Man of Music (1952) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/man-of-music-1952

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Man of Music is a film first released in 1952. Catalogued under History, Music. Produced and broadcast by Mosfilm. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A determined composer battles cultural indifference to forge a Russian operatic identity."

### Why Watch
- Insightful look at the birth of Russian opera
- Strong period costumes and settings
- Shows the composer’s personal struggles

### Caveats & Content Note
- Its deliberate pacing may feel slow for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s sober, period‑drama tone makes it suitable for mature audiences interested in history and classical music.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: historical, musical, biographical, period

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/man-of-music-1952#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Grigori Aleksandrov
- **Networks / Studios**: Mosfilm

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Boris Smirnov** as *Mikhail Ivanovich Glinka*
- **Lev Durasov** as *Alexander Pushkin*
- **Vladimir Savelyev** as *Marshal Karl Ivanovich*
- **Lyubov Orlova** as *Ludmilla Ivanovna Glinka*
- **Yuri Lyubimov** as *Alexander Dargomishky*
- **Nikolay Korshunov** as *Ivanov, tenor*
- **Sergei Kurilov** as *Karl Brullov*
- **Mikhail Nazvanov** as *Czar Nikolai I*
- **Konstantin Nassonov** as *Vasili Andreyevich Zhukovsky*
- **Berta Vinogradova** as *Giuditta Pasta*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the protagonist of 'Man of Music'?
The film follows the young Russian composer Mikhail Glinka.

### Q: What historical era does the story depict?
It portrays events in early 19th‑century Russia, including Glinka’s studies in Italy and the creation of a national opera.

### Q: Is the film based on real events?
Yes, it dramatizes actual episodes from Glinka’s life and the development of his opera that became 'A Life for the Tsar'.

### Q: What is the runtime of the movie?
The film runs approximately one hour and forty‑five minutes.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a historical and music‑themed drama.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Man of Music — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/89903)

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