Shchors
Originally released in 1939. Shchors is a drama/history film. directed by Oleksandr Dovzhenko. With a runtime of 2h 20m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Evgeniy Samoylov, Ivan Skuratov, and Luka Liashenko
Synopsis
Cheered up by the revolutionary zeal, courage and energy of their leader, Nikolai Alexandrovitch Shchors, in 1919 the peasants and workers' groups gathered in the civil war- devastated Ukraine, to defeat the foreign conquerors and enemies of the revolution. However, it does not take long until a new danger threatens: this time the Polish Pans enter Ukraine, and General Dragomirov marches to Kiev. Shchors, however, gathers the revolutionary forces of the country and brings them to a victorious counter-attack.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 2, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
2h 20m
140 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Evgeniy Samoylov
as Nikolay Shchors
Ivan Skuratov
as Vasil Bozhenko
Luka Liashenko
as Severin Chernyak / Grandpa Chizh
Yuri Titov
as Commander Burdenko
Pavel Krasilich
as Commander Gavrichenko
Aleksandr Grechaniy
as Commander Mikhailyuk
Nikolay Makarenko
as Commander Antonyuk
Yuriy Bantysh
as soldier
Dmitriy Barvinskiy
as soldier
Dmitriy Kostenko
as soldier
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Kiev Film Studio
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shchors about?
Cheered up by the revolutionary zeal, courage and energy of their leader, Nikolai Alexandrovitch Shchors, in 1919 the peasants and workers' groups gathered in the civil war- devastated Ukraine, to ...
Who directed Shchors?
Shchors was directed by Oleksandr Dovzhenko.
How long is Shchors?
Shchors has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes total).
When was Shchors released?
Shchors was released on May 2, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shchors?
The main cast of Shchors includes Evgeniy Samoylov, Ivan Skuratov, Luka Liashenko, Yuri Titov, Pavel Krasilich.