The Commissars
Originally released in 1971. The Commissars is a drama/history film. directed by Mykola Mashchenko. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kostiantyn Stepankov, Ivan Mykolaichuk, and Fedir Panasenko
Synopsis
This ideologically charged film as a typical sample of Soviet version of history portrays the events in Ukraine in 1921 after the defeat of Ukrainian liberation struggle and the occupation of the country by invading Bolshevik hordes. The Bolsheviks are good guys and Ukrainian rebels refusing to submit to a new, this time Soviet, slavery are portrayed as bandits and brigands fighting against their own people.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 1, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
UK
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- UK
Production Companies
- Dovzhenko Film Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Commissars about?
This ideologically charged film as a typical sample of Soviet version of history portrays the events in Ukraine in 1921 after the defeat of Ukrainian liberation struggle and the occupation of the c...
Who directed The Commissars?
The Commissars was directed by Mykola Mashchenko.
How long is The Commissars?
The Commissars has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was The Commissars released?
The Commissars was released on July 1, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Commissars?
The main cast of The Commissars includes Kostiantyn Stepankov, Ivan Mykolaichuk, Fedir Panasenko, Boryslav Brondukov, Vladimir Skomarovsky.