When German knights invade Russia, Prince Alexander Nevsky must rally his people to resist the formidable force. After the Teutonic soldiers take over an eastern Russian city, Alexander stages his stand at Novgorod, where a major battle is fought on the ice of frozen Lake Chudskoe. While Alexander leads his outnumbered troops, two of their number, Vasili and Gavrilo, begin a contest of bravery to win the hand of a local maiden.
Николай Черкасов
as Alexander Nevsky
Николай Охлопков
as Vasili Buslai
Андрей Абрикосов
as Gavrilo Oleksich
Валентина Ивашёва
as Olga Danilovna - a Maid of Novgorod
Лев Фенин
as The Archbishop
Сергей Блинников
as Tverdilo - Traitorous Mayor of Pskov
Николай Арский
as Domash Tverdislavich - a Novgorod Boyar
Варвара Массалитинова
as Amelfa Timoferevna - Buslai's Mother