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The Last Station (2009)

R 112 min  -  Biography | Drama | Romance  -   15 January 2010 (USA)
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A historical drama that illustrates Russian author Leo Tolstoy's struggle to balance fame and wealth with his commitment to a life devoid of material things.

Director:

Michael Hoffman

Writers:

Michael Hoffman (screenplay), Jay Parini (based on the novel by)
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Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 2 wins & 12 nominations See more awards »

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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Helen Mirren ...
Sofya
Christopher Plummer ...
Tolstoy
Paul Giamatti ...
Chertkov
James McAvoy ...
Valentin
John Sessions John Sessions ...
Dushan
Patrick Kennedy ...
Sergeyenko
Kerry Condon ...
Anne-Marie Duff ...
Sasha
Tomas Spencer Tomas Spencer ...
Andrey
Christian Gaul Christian Gaul ...
Ivan
Wolfgang Häntsch Wolfgang Häntsch ...
Priest
David Masterson ...
Reporter
Anastasia Tolstoy Anastasia Tolstoy ...
Mourning Girl
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Storyline

The Countess Sofya, wife and muse to Leo Tolstoy, uses every trick of seduction on her husband's loyal disciple, whom she believes was the person responsible for Tolstoy signing a new will that leaves his work and property to the Russian people. Written by IMDb Editors  

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Plot Keywords:

Leo Tolstoy | Russian | Countess | Love | Death  | See more »

Taglines:

Intoxicating. Infuriating. Impossible. Love.

Genres:

Biography | Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for a scene of sexuality/nudity See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

Germany | Russia | UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Последнее воскресение See more »

Box Office

Budget:

€13,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$94,093 (USA) (17 January 2010) (3 Screens)

Gross:

$6,616,974 (USA) (20 June 2010)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Anthony Quinn originally bought the rights to the novel with the author Jay Parini writing the screenplay. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: Early in the film one of the characters refers to "flashbulbs," when there was no such thing in 1910 and in fact later in the film photographers are shown using trays of flash powder. See more »

Quotes

Leo Tolstoy: It doesn't matter. If my heart stopped beating, I'd still go riding today.
Dushan: Your pulse is my responsibility.
Leo Tolstoy: No. It's mine.
Dushan: Fine. If you must ride, I insist you wear a coat. Even the sun is cold today.
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Crazy Credits

Anthony Quinn is thanked in the end credits. Quinn was the first to purchase rights to Jay Parini novel. See more »

Connections

Featured in "De wereld draait door: Episode #5.113" (2010) See more »

Soundtracks

"Un bel di vidremo"
(1904)
from "Madama Butterfly"
Music by Giacomo Puccini
Libretto by Luigi Illica (uncredited) and Giuseppe Giacosa (uncredited)
Performed by 'Miriam Gauci (I)' (Soprano)/Symfonický orchester Slovenského rozhlasu (as CSR Symphony Orchestra)
Conducted by Alexander Rahbari
Licensed courtesy of Naxos Rights International Ltd. See more »