Defence of Sevastopol (1911)
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.
Director: Vasiliy Goncharov, Aleksandr Khanzhonkov
Genre: War
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: December 22, 1911
Cast
- Andrey Gromov - Nakhimov
- Nikolay Semenov - Seaman Koshka
- Olga Petrova-Zvantseva - The sutler
- Ivan Mosjoukine - Kornilov / associate of the envoy of the Menshkov retinue
- A. Gorin-Goryainov
- Arseniy Bibikov - Totleben
- Boris Borisov
- Pavel Biryukov
- Aleksandra Goncharova
- Vladimir Maksimov
Screenplay
Music: Georgiy Kazachenko
Cinematography: Louis Forestier, Alexander Ryllo
Production: A. Khanzhonkov and Co.
Country: Russia
Language: No Language
Original Language: ru
More Films by Director: Vasiliy Goncharov, Aleksandr Khanzhonkov
More Films in Genre: War
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Defence of Sevastopol about?
- 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.
- Who directed Defence of Sevastopol?
- Defence of Sevastopol was directed by Vasiliy Goncharov, Aleksandr Khanzhonkov.
- Who stars in Defence of Sevastopol?
- Defence of Sevastopol stars Andrey Gromov, Nikolay Semenov, Olga Petrova-Zvantseva, Ivan Mosjoukine, A. Gorin-Goryainov, Arseniy Bibikov.
- How long is Defence of Sevastopol?
- Defence of Sevastopol has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Defence of Sevastopol?
- Defence of Sevastopol is a War film.
- Where was Defence of Sevastopol produced?
- Defence of Sevastopol was produced in Russia.