Defence of Sevastopol (1911): Cast
Defence of Sevastopol is a 1911 war film directed by Vasiliy Goncharov and Aleksandr Khanzhonkov, starring Ivan Mosjoukine as Kornilov / associate of the envoy of the Menshkov retinue, Andrey Gromov and Nikolay Semenov. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Directors
- Vasiliy Goncharov and Aleksandr Khanzhonkov
- Genre
- War
- Studio
- A. Khanzhonkov and Co.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Defence of Sevastopol About?
The premise of Defence of Sevastopol without spoilers.
Filmed with two cameras, this silent epic portrays the 1854‑1855 Crimean War in Sevastopol and Yalta. Admirals Kornilov (Mozzhukhin) and Nakhimov (Gromov) lead the defence; both die as Allied forces capture Sevastopol. Sailor Koshka’s legendary feat (Semenov) is reenacted on the original site. The 100‑minute film premiered in 1911 at Livadia Palace.
Defence of Sevastopol Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- year 1855
Defence of Sevastopol Cast & Characters
Ivan Mosjoukine leads the cast as Kornilov / associate of the envoy of the Menshkov retinue, with Andrey Gromov as Nakhimov and Nikolay Semenov as Seaman Koshka. Directed by Vasiliy Goncharov and Aleksandr Khanzhonkov; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Vasiliy Goncharov
- Co-director Aleksandr Khanzhonkov
- Ivan Mosjoukine as Kornilov / associate of the envoy of the Menshkov retinue
- Andrey Gromov as Nakhimov
- Nikolay Semenov as Seaman Koshka
- Arseniy Bibikov as Totleben
Also Starring in Defence of Sevastopol
· 7 moreDefence of Sevastopol Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Воскресший Севастополь” and “Oborona Sevastopolya”.
- Also known as
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- Воскресший Севастополь
- Oborona Sevastopolya
- Воскресни
- Севастополь!
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Defence of Sevastopol FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Defence of Sevastopol, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Defence of Sevastopol?
Defence of Sevastopol runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Defence of Sevastopol released?
Defence of Sevastopol was released on October 28, 1911.
Who directed Defence of Sevastopol?
Defence of Sevastopol was directed by Vasiliy Goncharov and Aleksandr Khanzhonkov.
More films by Vasiliy Goncharov Who is in the cast of Defence of Sevastopol?
Defence of Sevastopol stars Ivan Mosjoukine as Kornilov / associate of the envoy of the Menshkov retinue, Andrey Gromov as Nakhimov and Nikolay Semenov as Seaman Koshka, among 11 credited actors.
Does Defence of Sevastopol have a post-credit scene?
No. Defence of Sevastopol has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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