Movie Description
Оборона Севастополя
(1911)Overview
First film ever that was shot by two cameras. Set in 1854-1855, in Sevastopol and Yalta during the Crimean War. Admirals Kornilov (Mozzhukhin) and Nakhimov (Gromov) organize the defense during the siege of Sevastopol. Both admirals are killed during the battle, and the city of Sevastopol is taken by the alliance of British, French, Sardinian, and Turkish troops. The legendary feat of Sailor Koshka (Semenov) was staged at original location. The 100 minute-long film was premiered in 1911 at the Livadia, Yalta, palace for the Tsar Nicholas II.
Featured Crew
- Director : Vasiliy Goncharov,Aleksandr Khanzhonkov
- Producer : Aleksandr Khanzhonkov
- Writer : Aleksandr Khanzhonkov,Vasiliy Goncharov
- Cast : Andrey Gromov,Nikolay Semenov,Olga Petrova-Zvantseva,Ivan Mosjoukine,A. Gorin-Goryainov,Arseniy Bibikov,Boris Borisov,Pavel Biryukov,Aleksandra Goncharova,Vladimir Maksimov,Arentsvari
Cast
Nakhimov
Seaman Koshka
The sutler
Kornilov / associate of the envoy of the Menshkov retinue
Totleben
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Facts
Original TitleОборона Севастополя
Status Released
Release Information
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1911-12-22
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 40m
Production CompaniesA. Khanzhonkov and Co.
Genres
- War
