The Captain's Daughter 1958

Overview

The Captain's Daughter is a 1958 Soviet drama film directed by Vladimir Kaplunovskiy. This historical romance is based on a classic novel written by Alexander Pushkin. The production, which has a runtime of one hour and forty minutes, features a cast that includes actors Oleg Strizhenov, Sergei Lukyanov, and Iya Arepina. The film was released on September 7, 1958. As an adaptation of Pushkin’s literary work, the narrative explores themes associated with the drama and history genres. The film is also known by its Russian title, Kapitanskaya dochka. Information regarding the production is maintained in various media databases, which credit Kaplunovskiy for his role as director and identify the source material as the original novel by Alexander Pushkin. The project represents a cinematic interpretation of the classic story, bringing the characters and the historical setting to the screen through the performances of its lead cast members. The movie remains categorized within the drama, history, and romance genres, reflecting its thematic focus on the events and relationships depicted in the source text.