Anastasia
US (1956): Drama
Ingrid Bergman gives one of her memorable, haunting, and haunted performances as an amnesiac chosen by a White Russian general (Yul Brynner) in 1928 to play the part of Anastasia, the long-rumored but missing survivor of the Bolsheviks' murderous attack on the czar's family. The twist is that Bergman's mystery woman seems to know more about the lost Anastasia than she is told. Based on the play by Marcelle Maurette and Guy Bolton, this film -- directed by Anatole Litvak -- really does get under one's skin, not least of all because of its intriguing story but even more because of the strong chemistry between Bergman and Brynner. Cast also features Helen Hayes, Akim Tamiroff and Natalie Schafer. (20th Century-Fox) (Tom Keogh, Amazon.com)
2 nominations, 1 Award
· Actress 1956: Ingrid Bergman
· Music Scoring Awards (Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture) 1956: Alfred Newman