Defence of Sevastopol (1911)
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.
Top 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
Pavel Biryukov
Aleksandra Goncharova
Vladimir Maksimov
Arentsvari
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What is Defence of Sevastopol about?
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…
When was Defence of Sevastopol released?
Defence of Sevastopol was released in 1911.
What genres does Defence of Sevastopol belong to?
Defence of Sevastopol is categorised as War.
Who stars in Defence of Sevastopol?
The cast of Defence of Sevastopol includes Andrey Gromov, Nikolay Semenov, Olga Petrova-Zvantseva, Ivan Mosjoukine, A. Gorin-Goryainov.