Question 1

What groundbreaking technology was used in The Sword and the Dragon?

Accepted Answer

It was the first Soviet film shot in CinemaScope with four-track stereo sound, and Mosfilm used its own 'Sovscope' 2X anamorphic wide-screen system.

Question 2

How many extras and horses were reportedly used in the production?

Accepted Answer

According to Mosfilm, the production used 106,000 extras and 11,000 horses.

Question 3

Which Russian legendary hero is the protagonist based on?

Accepted Answer

The protagonist Ilja Muromets is based on a legendary Russian hero who started as a cripple before being healed by a witch and becoming a warrior.

Question 4

What unusual double feature did this film have in Seattle in 1960?

Accepted Answer

In 1960, the film opened theatrically in Seattle, WA, with the co-feature being Plan 9 From Outer Space, directed by Edward D. Wood, Jr.

Question 5

Which festival featured The Sword and the Dragon in 2023?

Accepted Answer

The film was part of the Moscow International Film Festival in 2023.

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