Battleship Potemkin (1925)

Name: Battleship Potemkin
Genre: Drama, History, War
Released: 1925
Duration: 75 min
Cast: Aleksandr Antonov, Vladimir Barsky, Grigori Aleksandrov, Ivan Bobrov, Mikhail Gomorov

1h 15m Soviet Union

Drama History War

Plot

Set against the backdrop of a significant naval uprising, a group of Russian sailors revolts against their oppressive officers aboard the Potemkin. Their defiance ignites widespread public demonstrations that ultimately lead to a tragic police massacre. This poignant portrayal not only highlights the struggle for justice but also showcases groundbreaking montage techniques, influencing the evolution of filmmaking. With its powerful narrative and innovative visual storytelling, this classic remains a seminal work in cinema history, leaving an indelible mark on the medium.

Cast

Aleksandr Antonov Vladimir Barsky Grigori Aleksandrov Ivan Bobrov Mikhail Gomorov Aleksandr Levshin Nina Poltavtseva Konstantin Feldman Prokhorenko A. Glauberman Beatrice Vitoldi Danylo Antonovych Iona Biy-Brodskiy Julia Eisenstein Sergei Eisenstein

Battleship Potemkin (1925)

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