Defense of Sevastopol (1911)

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.

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Summary Details
Running Time1 hr 40 min
GenresHistory War
FilmmakersRole
Vasili Goncharov Director
Aleksandr Khanzhonkov Director
Vasili Goncharov Writer
Aleksandr Khanzhonkov Writer
Lev Tolstoy Writer
Aleksandr Khanzhonkov Producer
Georgi Kozachenko Composer
Louis Forestier Cinematographer
Aleksandr Ryllo Cinematographer
V. Fester Production Designer
CastRole
Andrey Gromov
Nakhimov
N. Semyonov
Koshka, a sailor
Olga Petrova-Zvantseva
Markitantka (sutler)
Ivan Mozzhukhin
Kornilov, and an associte of the envoy of the Menikov retinue