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Ruslan and Ludmila (1972) Plot Summary Explained

Name: Ruslan and Ludmila
Genre: Family, Fantasy, Adventure
Released: 1972-10-12
Duration: 150 min

Release, runtime and language: 1972 · 150 mins · Russian
Directed by: Aleksandr Ptushko
Starring: Igor Yasulovich, Vladimir Fyodorov, Eve Kivi, Oleg Mokshantsev, Valeriy Nosik, Vyacheslav Nevinnyy

During the wedding celebration of Prince Ruslan and Ludmila, daughter of Prince Vladimir, the bride is abducted by the malevolent sorcerer Chernomor and the witch Naina. Determined to save her, Ruslan joins three former suitors who each embark on a perilous quest to reclaim Ludmila and confront the dark forces.

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