Taras Bulba (1962)

Name: Taras Bulba
Genre: Adventure, Romance, History, War, Drama
Released: 1962
Duration: 119 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Tony Curtis, Yul Brynner, Christine Kaufmann, Sam Wanamaker, Brad Dexter

1h 59m United States of America, Yugoslavia

Adventure Romance History War Drama

Plot

Set in 16th-century Ukraine, Taras Bulba follows the turbulent life of a Cossack leader and his son, Andrei. Amidst Polish oppression of the Cossack steppes, Andrei finds himself torn between loyalty to his heritage and his deep love for a Polish woman. As tensions rise, he grapples with the conflicting demands of family loyalty and personal desire, ultimately facing a heart-wrenching decision that could alter the course of his life and the fate of his people. The film weaves themes of love, honor, and the struggle for freedom in a richly historical backdrop.

Cast

Tony Curtis Yul Brynner Christine Kaufmann Sam Wanamaker Brad Dexter Guy Rolfe Perry Lopez George Macready Ilka Windish Vladimir Sokoloff Vladimir Irman Daniel Ocko Abraham Sofaer Mickey Finn Richard Rust