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The Great Warrior Skanderbeg (1953): Cast

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The Great Warrior Skanderbeg is a 1953 action drama directed by Sergei Yutkevich, starring Akaki Khorava as Skanderbeg, Veriko Anjaparidze and Kadri Roshi. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes.

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The Great Warrior Skanderbeg (1953) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 3m (123 min)
Director
Sergei Yutkevich
Genres
Drama , Action , History
Original language
Albanian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Great Warrior Skanderbeg About?

The premise of The Great Warrior Skanderbeg without spoilers.

A biographical portrait of George Kastriot Skanderbeg, the 15th‑century Albanian noble celebrated as Skanderbeg, who led his people in a two‑decade struggle to repel the expanding Ottoman Empire and safeguard Albanian independence, highlighting his leadership, battles, and lasting legacy.

The Great Warrior Skanderbeg Themes & Keywords

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  • 15th century
  • ottoman empire
  • albanian
  • ottoman
  • national hero
  • hero
  • freedom
  • territory name in title
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

The Great Warrior Skanderbeg Cast & Characters

Akaki Khorava leads the cast as Skanderbeg, with Veriko Anjaparidze as Dafina and Kadri Roshi. Directed by Sergei Yutkevich; 11 actors are credited in all.

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More from Sergei Yutkevich

More films directed by Sergei Yutkevich: Lenin in Paris, Mayakovsky Laughs, Subject for a Short Story and Lenin in Poland.

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The Great Warrior Skanderbeg Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “The Great Albanian Warrior Skanderberg” and “Skenderbeu”.

Also known as
  • The Great Albanian Warrior Skanderberg
  • Skenderbeu
  • Великий Воин Албании Скандербег
  • Le Grand Guerrier albanais Skanderbeg
  • Skanderbeg l'eroe albanese
  • Велики ратник Скендербег
  • Skenderbeg
  • Великий воїн Албанії Скандербег
  • VELIKIJ VOIN ALBANII SKANDERBEG
  • Skenderbeu Heroi Shqiptar
  • Skanderbeg - Ritter der Berge
  • 阿尔巴尼亚伟大的战士-斯坎德培

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The Great Warrior Skanderbeg FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Great Warrior Skanderbeg, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Great Warrior Skanderbeg?

The Great Warrior Skanderbeg runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).

When was The Great Warrior Skanderbeg released?

The Great Warrior Skanderbeg was released on November 28, 1953.

Who directed The Great Warrior Skanderbeg?

The Great Warrior Skanderbeg was directed by Sergei Yutkevich.

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Who is in the cast of The Great Warrior Skanderbeg?

The Great Warrior Skanderbeg stars Akaki Khorava as Skanderbeg, Veriko Anjaparidze as Dafina and Kadri Roshi, among 11 credited actors.

Does The Great Warrior Skanderbeg have a post-credit scene?

No. The Great Warrior Skanderbeg has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Great Warrior Skanderbeg in?

The original language of The Great Warrior Skanderbeg is Albanian.

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