Bashi-Achuki
Originally released in 1956. Bashi-Achuki is a adventure/history film. directed by Leo Esakia.
Starring Otar Koberidze, Lia Eliava, and Medea Chakhava
Synopsis
The 17th century rebellion in Kakheti masterminded by Bidzina Cholokashvili gets about the whole Georgia. An Imeretian youth nicknamed as Bashi-Achuk is a real exterminator of the Persians. He attacks the Persian escort and sets free the Georgian women who were supposed to be locked up in the Shah’s harem. Bashi-Achuk’s twin sisters are among the rescued captives. Abdushahil, a Persian warrior who was defeated by Bashi-Achuk in wrestling, falls in love with Mzisa, Bashi-achuk’s sister. Mzisa brings Abdushahil to the camp of the Georgian rebels. Abdushahil learns that he is a Georgian too. As a child he was kidnapped and brought up in Persia. Abdushahil’s army gives up and the Georgians win the battle.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 2, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
KA
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Otar Koberidze
as Bashi-Achuki
Lia Eliava
as Mzisa and Mtvarisa
Medea Chakhava
as Melano
Dodo Chichinadze
as Nino
Kote Daushvili
as Selimkhani
Iusuf (Ioseb) Kobaladze
as Prince Cholokashvili
Meri Davitashvili
as Tomsal-Mako
Guram Sagaradze
as Peiqar Mirza
David Abashidze
as Abdushahili
Marina Tbileli
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KA
Production Companies
- Georgia-Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bashi-Achuki about?
The 17th century rebellion in Kakheti masterminded by Bidzina Cholokashvili gets about the whole Georgia. An Imeretian youth nicknamed as Bashi-Achuk is a real exterminator of the Persians. He atta...
Who directed Bashi-Achuki?
Bashi-Achuki was directed by Leo Esakia.
How long is Bashi-Achuki?
Bashi-Achuki has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Bashi-Achuki released?
Bashi-Achuki was released on December 2, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bashi-Achuki?
The main cast of Bashi-Achuki includes Otar Koberidze, Lia Eliava, Medea Chakhava, Dodo Chichinadze, Kote Daushvili.