Perekop
Originally released in 1930. Perekop is a war film. directed by Ivan Kavaleridze. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ivan Tverdokhlib, Oksana Podlesnaya, and Vasyl Krasenko
Synopsis
This revolutionary epic likens the push for industrialization of Soviet Ukraine with the battle for Perekop during the Civil War. A missing plow blade is presented as a symbol of the country's backward peasant economy that needs to be transformed in the course of the industrial construction. In an onslaught of rapidly changing images, Ukrainian village with its peasants suspicious of everything new, dramatically collides with the frenzy of working factories, plants, and mines.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 21, 1930
95 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
UK
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ivan Tverdokhlib
as Pauper
Oksana Podlesnaya
as Pauper's wife
Vasyl Krasenko
as Kurkul (miser)
Heorhiy Astafyev
as Kurkul's son
V. Piddubnyi
as Kurkul's son
Stepan Shahaida
as Comrade Artyom
T. Vagner
as (uncredited)
Stepan Vasyutinskiy
as Worker (uncredited)
Ivan Malikov-Elvorti
as (uncredited)
Arkadiy Malskiy
as Railroad worker (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- UK
Production Companies
- VUFKU
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perekop about?
This revolutionary epic likens the push for industrialization of Soviet Ukraine with the battle for Perekop during the Civil War. A missing plow blade is presented as a symbol of the country's back...
Who directed Perekop?
Perekop was directed by Ivan Kavaleridze.
How long is Perekop?
Perekop has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was Perekop released?
Perekop was released on November 21, 1930 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Perekop?
The main cast of Perekop includes Ivan Tverdokhlib, Oksana Podlesnaya, Vasyl Krasenko, Heorhiy Astafyev, V. Piddubnyi.