Sniper
Originally released in 1932. Sniper is a war film. directed by Semyon Timoshenko. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Pyotr Sobolevsky, Boris Shlikhting, and Vladimir Gardin
Synopsis
During World War 1 a Russian soldier (Pyotr Sobolevsky) serves in Russian Expeditionary Force in France where he is chosen for his marksmanship and trained as a skilled sniper. After the Russian revolution the soldier returns home while his commander (Boris Shlikhting) fights against the Soviet Russia. In 1930 the former soldier works on a factory and also he is the instructor in shooting club. Once the town that is near the Soviet border is attacked by foreign troops (the hostile state isn't named but the uniform of the soldiers resembles Finnish). The character meets againt with his former commander who serves in invading forces.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 24, 1932
93 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Soyuzkino
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sniper about?
During World War 1 a Russian soldier (Pyotr Sobolevsky) serves in Russian Expeditionary Force in France where he is chosen for his marksmanship and trained as a skilled sniper. After the Russian re...
Who directed Sniper?
Sniper was directed by Semyon Timoshenko.
How long is Sniper?
Sniper has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was Sniper released?
Sniper was released on August 24, 1932 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sniper?
The main cast of Sniper includes Pyotr Sobolevsky, Boris Shlikhting, Vladimir Gardin, Emil Gal, Pyotr Kirillov.