War · Russia · 1911 · 1h 40m

Defence of Sevastopol

Оборона Севастополя

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Director
Vasiliy GoncharovAleksandr Khanzhonkov
Cast
Andrey Gromov as Nakhimov Nikolay Semenov as Seaman Koshka Olga Petrova-Zvantseva as The sutler Ivan Mosjoukine as Kornilov / associate of the envoy of the Menshkov retinue A. Gorin-Goryainov as Arseniy Bibikov as Totleben
Crew
Louis Forestier — Director of Photography Alexander Ryllo — Director of Photography Georgiy Kazachenko — Original Music Composer Aleksandr Khanzhonkov — Writer Vasiliy Goncharov — Writer Aleksandr Khanzhonkov — Producer
Synopsis

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.

Key Collaborators
Vasiliy Goncharov Director Aleksandr Khanzhonkov Director Louis Forestier Director of Photography Alexander Ryllo Director of Photography Georgiy Kazachenko Original Music Composer Aleksandr Khanzhonkov Writer Vasiliy Goncharov Writer Aleksandr Khanzhonkov Producer Vyacheslav Fester Production Design
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