The Sword And The Dragon(1956) Guide

The film is noted for its massive scale and pioneering special effects for the 1950s: The Sword And The Dragon (1956) : Aleksandr Ptushko

(1956), originally titled Ilya Muromets , is a landmark Soviet fantasy epic directed by Aleksandr Ptushko . Based on Russian oral epics ( byliny ), it tells the heroic tale of the legendary knight Ilya Muromets and his battle against invading barbarian hordes and a monstrous three-headed dragon. Film Overview & Plot Original Title : Ilya Muromets (Илья Муромец). The Sword and the Dragon(1956)

: A massive, fire-breathing, three-headed dragon named Zmey Gorynych that appears in the film's climax. Production Achievements The film is noted for its massive scale