Defence of Sevastopol
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December 22, 1911
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War
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.
Featured Crew
Aleksandr Khanzhonkov
Director
Vasiliy Goncharov
Director
Aleksandr Khanzhonkov
Producer
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Cast
Andrey Gromov
Nakhimov
Nikolay Semenov
Seaman Koshka
Olga Petrova-Zvantseva
The sutler
Ivan Mosjoukine
Kornilov / associate of the envoy of the Menshkov retinue