Defence of Sevastopol
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Defence of Sevastopol

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.

Overview

Release Date
Dec 22, 1911
Original Title
Оборона Севастополя
Runtime
100 minutes
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Language
ru
Production Companies
A. Khanzhonkov and Co.
Production Countries
Russia