Cross and Mauser (1925)
The film takes place during the pre-revolutionary years and the initial period of the Soviet regime. At a monastery shelter in one of Russia's western towns, orphan Yulka gives birth to a son from the shepherd Jerome. Matron of the shelter Pavlikha as directed by the father kills the newborn baby and disposes of the corpse in the Jewish Quarter. The Black Hundreds are spreading the rumor that the murder was committed by the Jews for ritual purposes. Mayhem arises which is supported by the authorities of the city. The church refuses to shelter Jews fleeing from the violent thugs.
Director: Vladimir Gardin
Genre: Adventure, Drama
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date: November 8, 1925
Cast
- Nikolay Kutuzov - Ieronim Desnitskiy
- Nina Li - Mariyka
- Aleksey Pirogov - Commissar Galinskiy
- Naum Rogozhin - Shur, the vicar
- T. Sinitsyna - Yulka, Mariyka's sister
- V. Kiselyova - Pavlikha
- Vladimir Kriger - Archbishop
- M. Strikovskiy - Ksendz
- Karl Gurnyak - (uncredited)
- Yevgeni Chervyakov - Ksendz
Screenplay
Cinematography: Aleksandr Levitsky, Aleksandr Stanke
Production: Goskino USSR
Country: Soviet Union
Language: No Language
Original Language: ru
More Films by Director: Vladimir Gardin
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cross and Mauser about?
- The film takes place during the pre-revolutionary years and the initial period of the Soviet regime. At a monastery shelter in one of Russia's western towns, orphan Yulka gives birth to a son from the shepherd Jerome. Matron of the shelter Pavlikha as directed by the father kills the newborn baby and disposes of the corpse in the Jewish Quarter. The Black Hundreds are spreading the rumor that the murder was committed by the Jews for ritual purposes. Mayhem arises which is supported by the authorities of the city. The church refuses to shelter Jews fleeing from the violent thugs.
- Who directed Cross and Mauser?
- Cross and Mauser was directed by Vladimir Gardin.
- Who stars in Cross and Mauser?
- Cross and Mauser stars Nikolay Kutuzov, Nina Li, Aleksey Pirogov, Naum Rogozhin, T. Sinitsyna, V. Kiselyova.
- How long is Cross and Mauser?
- Cross and Mauser has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
- What genre is Cross and Mauser?
- Cross and Mauser is a Adventure, Drama film.
- Where was Cross and Mauser produced?
- Cross and Mauser was produced in Soviet Union.