Storm Over Asia
"Pudovokin's Remarkable Film Of The East In Revolt"
Originally released in 1928. Storm Over Asia is a drama/war film. directed by Vsevolod Pudovkin. With a runtime of 2h 7m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Valéry Inkijinoff, I. Dedintsev, and Aleksandr Chistyakov
Synopsis
In 1918 a young and simple Mongol herdsman and trapper is cheated out of a valuable fox fur by a European capitalist fur trader. Ostracized from the trading post, he escapes to the hills after brawling with the trader who cheated him. In 1920 he becomes a Soviet partisan, and helps the partisans fight for the Soviets against the occupying British army. However he is captured by the British when they try to requisition cattle from the herdsmen at the same time as the commandant meets with a reincarnated Grand Lama. After the trapper is shot, the army discovers an amulet that suggests he is a direct descendant of Genghis Khan. They find him still alive, so the army restores his health and plans to use him as the head of a puppet regime. The trapper is thus thrust into prominence as he is placed in charge of the puppet government. By the end, however, the "puppet" turns against his masters in an outburst of fury.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 10, 1928
97 years ago
Runtime
2h 7m
127 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (62 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Valéry Inkijinoff
as Bair
I. Dedintsev
as The British Commandant
Aleksandr Chistyakov
as The Russian Rebel Leader
Anel Sudakevich
as Commandant's blonde daughter
Boris Barnet
as English soldier, pipe smoker
Karl Gurnyak
as English soldier
Vladimir Tsoppi
as Henry Hughes
L. Belinskaïa
as The Commandant's Wife
Fyodor Ivanov
as The Lama
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mezhrabpomfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Storm Over Asia about?
In 1918 a young and simple Mongol herdsman and trapper is cheated out of a valuable fox fur by a European capitalist fur trader. Ostracized from the trading post, he escapes to the hills after braw...
Who directed Storm Over Asia?
Storm Over Asia was directed by Vsevolod Pudovkin.
How long is Storm Over Asia?
Storm Over Asia has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes (127 minutes total).
When was Storm Over Asia released?
Storm Over Asia was released on November 10, 1928 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Storm Over Asia?
The main cast of Storm Over Asia includes Valéry Inkijinoff, I. Dedintsev, Aleksandr Chistyakov, Anel Sudakevich, Boris Barnet.