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Defence of Sevastopol
Defence of Sevastopol

Defence of Sevastopol

War
December 22, 19111h 40m5.1 / 10
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.

Director
Aleksandr Khanzhonkov
Aleksandr Khanzhonkov
Production
A. Khanzhonkov and Co.
Cast
Andrey Gromov
Andrey GromovNakhimov
Nikolay Semenov
Nikolay SemenovSeaman Koshka
O
Olga Petrova-ZvantsevaThe sutler
Ivan Mosjoukine
Ivan MosjoukineKornilov / associate of the envoy of the Menshkov retinue
A
A. Gorin-Goryainov
Arseniy Bibikov
Arseniy BibikovTotleben