The End of St. Petersburg (1927)

Name: The End of St. Petersburg
Genre: Drama
Released: 1927
Duration: 74 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Aleksandr Chistyakov, Vera Baranovskaya, Ivan Chuvelyov, V. Obelensky, Alexandr Gromov

1h 14m Soviet Union

Drama

Plot

A peasant from the countryside makes his way to St. Petersburg in search of employment just before the onset of World War I. As he navigates the bustling city, he confronts the stark realities of urban life, including poverty and social injustice. His aspirations collide with the harsh conditions faced by the working class, pushing him towards a deeper understanding of the political tensions brewing in Russia. The film poignantly captures the struggles of ordinary individuals against the backdrop of impending turmoil.

Cast

Aleksandr Chistyakov Vera Baranovskaya Ivan Chuvelyov V. Obelensky Alexandr Gromov Sergei Komarov Maks Tereshkovich V. Chuvelyov Vladimir Tsoppi Nikolai Khmelyov Mark Tsibulsky Vsevolod Pudovkin Vladimir Fogel Serafima Birman