Defence of Sevastopol

Defence of Sevastopol

4.9/10
December 22, 1911
100 minutes
Aleksandr Khanzhonkov
War

Overview

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.

Movie Details

Release Date

December 22, 1911

Runtime

100 minutes

Director

Aleksandr Khanzhonkov

Rating

4.9/10

Production Companies

A. Khanzhonkov and Co.

Cast

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