The Sacrifice(1986)
The final film of Andrei Tarkovsky
Synopsis
Alexander, a journalist, philosopher and retired actor, celebrates a birthday with friends and family when it is announced that nuclear war has begun.
Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky
Where to watch The Sacrifice
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Cast
Erland Josephson
Alexander
Susan Fleetwood
Adelaide
Allan Edwall
Otto
Guðrún Gísladóttir
Maria
Sven Wollter
Victor
Valérie Mairesse
Julia
Filippa Franzén
Marta
Tommy Kjellqvist
Little Man
Per Källman
Ambulance Driver
Tommy Nordahl
Ambulance Driver
Tintin Anderzon
(voice)
Jane Friedmann
(voice)
Helena Brodin
(voice)
Martin Lindström
(voice)
Birgit Carlstén
(voice)
Jan-Olof Strandberg
(voice)
Christian Jarder
The Sacrifice — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Sacrifice?+
The Sacrifice is available to stream on Klassiki, Kino Film Collection, Kanopy, Hoopla, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did The Sacrifice come out?+
The Sacrifice was released in 1986.
How long is The Sacrifice?+
The Sacrifice runs for 149 minutes (2 hours and 29 minutes).
Who directed The Sacrifice?+
The Sacrifice was directed by Andrei Tarkovsky.
Who stars in The Sacrifice?+
The Sacrifice stars Erland Josephson, Susan Fleetwood, Allan Edwall, Guðrún Gísladóttir and Sven Wollter.
Is The Sacrifice worth watching?+
The Sacrifice holds a 7.7/10 rating from 641 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama.
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