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Defence of Sevastopol

Dec 22, 1911 · 1h 40m
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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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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
Boris Gorin-Goryainov
Arseniy Bibikov
Totleben
Boris Borisov
Directed by Vasiliy Goncharov

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Status
Released
Original language
RU
Budget
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Production
A. Khanzhonkov and Co.
Country
RU
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