Defence of Sevastopol

Defence of Sevastopol (1911)


  • Genre: War
  • Release Date: 1911-12-22
  • User Rating: 4.5/10 from 12 ratings
  • Runtime: 1h 40min
  • Language: No Language
  • Production Company: A. Khanzhonkov and Co.
  • Production Country: Russia
  • Directors: , .
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Summary

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.

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Directing Vasiliy Goncharov Director
Directing Aleksandr Khanzhonkov Director
Writing Aleksandr Khanzhonkov Writer
Sound Georgiy Kozachenko Music
Crew Alexandr Ryllo Cinematography
Production Aleksandr Khanzhonkov Producer
Crew Louis Forestier Cinematography
Writing Vasiliy Goncharov Writer