The History of the Civil War (1921): Cast
The History of the Civil War is a 1921 historical documentary directed by Dziga Vertov, starring Leon Trotsky, Mikhail Kalinin and Kliment Voroshilov. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Dziga Vertov
- Genres
- History , Documentary
- Studio
- Narkompros
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The History of the Civil War About?
The premise of The History of the Civil War without spoilers.
A lost work by a legendary director, this epic film dramatizes the Russian Civil War of 1918‑21, portraying the White Terror, counter‑revolutionary uprisings, guerrilla fighting, and the brutal campaigns on the Kolchak and Wrangel fronts, as well as the Kronstadt rebellion. It conveys the chaos, violence, devastation and death that marked the era.
The History of the Civil War Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- 1920s
- year 1922
- 20th century
The History of the Civil War Cast
Leon Trotsky leads the cast, with Mikhail Kalinin and Kliment Voroshilov. Directed by Dziga Vertov; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director Dziga Vertov
- Leon Trotsky as themselves
- Mikhail Kalinin as themselves
- Kliment Voroshilov as themselves
- Alexander Kolchak as themselves
Also Starring in The History of the Civil War
· 17 more- Sergei Zakharov Themselves
- Vasily Chapayev Themselves
- Semyon Budyonny Themselves
- Fyodor Raskolnikov Themselves
- Konstantin Mekhonoshin Themselves
- Nicolai Kazadanov Themselves
- Innocenti Kozhevnikov Themselves
- Filipp Mironov Themselves
- Ivar Smilga Themselves
- Ian Poluian Themselves
- Konstantin Bulatkin Themselves
- Nestor Makhno Themselves
- Grigory Zinoviev Themselves
- Sergei Kirov Themselves
- Sergei Ordzhonikidze Themselves
- Mikhail Tukhachevsky Themselves
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- Grigory Petrovsky Themselves
More from Dziga Vertov
More films directed by Dziga Vertov: For You at the Front!, In Memory of Sergo Ordzhonikidze, Three Songs About Lenin and Kino-Pravda No. 21: Lenin Kino-Pravda. A Film Poem About Lenin.
The History of the Civil War Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 featurettes.
- Featurette Nikolai Izvolov at IDFA 2021
- Featurette Grinberg Bros at IDFA 2021
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The History of the Civil War FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The History of the Civil War, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The History of the Civil War?
The History of the Civil War runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was The History of the Civil War released?
The History of the Civil War was released on June 1, 1921.
Who directed The History of the Civil War?
The History of the Civil War was directed by Dziga Vertov.
More films by Dziga Vertov Who is in the cast of The History of the Civil War?
The History of the Civil War stars Leon Trotsky, Mikhail Kalinin and Kliment Voroshilov, among 21 credited actors.
Does The History of the Civil War have a post-credit scene?
No. The History of the Civil War has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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