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Deserter (1933): Cast

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Deserter is a 1933 drama directed by Vsevolod Pudovkin, starring Boris Livanov, Aleksandr Chistyakov and Vasili Kovrigin. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.

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Deserter (1933) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Russian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Deserter About?

The premise of Deserter without spoilers.

A wise, forgiving communist leader chooses to send the young worker Karl Renn as an international delegate to the Soviet Union, hoping his mission will restore his faith after Renn deserted a picket line and voiced doubts about the tactics of class struggle back home.

Deserter Themes & Keywords

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  • worker
  • soviet union
  • class struggle
  • communist
  • solidarity
  • deserter
  • working class
  • capitalist
  • social democrat
  • german
  • germany
  • strike breaker
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  • strike
  • shipyard
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Cast & crew

Deserter Cast & Characters

Boris Livanov leads the cast, with Aleksandr Chistyakov and Vasili Kovrigin. Directed by Vsevolod Pudovkin; 5 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Vsevolod Pudovkin

More films directed by Vsevolod Pudovkin: The Return of Vasili Bortnikov, The Murderers Are Coming, General Suvorov and Minin and Pozharsky.

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Deserter Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “The Deserter” and “Dezertir”.

Also known as
  • The Deserter
  • Dezertir

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FAQ

Deserter FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Deserter, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Deserter?

Deserter runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was Deserter released?

Deserter was released on September 18, 1933.

Who directed Deserter?

Deserter was directed by Vsevolod Pudovkin.

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Who is in the cast of Deserter?

Deserter stars Boris Livanov, Aleksandr Chistyakov and Vasili Kovrigin, among 5 credited actors.

Does Deserter have a post-credit scene?

No. Deserter has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Deserter in?

The original language of Deserter is Russian.

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