The Cossacks movie poster

The Cossacks

August 14, 1961 1h 37m 4.7/10 (7 votes)

Originally released in 1961. The Cossacks is a drama film. directed by Vasily Pronin.

Starring Leonid Gubanov, Boris Andreyev, and Zinaida Kirienko

Synopsis

Historical drama based on the eponymous novel by Leo Tolstoy.
Junker Olenin, a representative of St.Petersburg's golden youth, is traveling from St.Petersburg to the Caucasus in search of romance. His regiment is stationed in the Cossack village. Here he falls in love with the beautiful Maryana and is ready to marry her, but she loves the Cossack Lukashka and is not going to exchange him for the master...

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 14, 1961 64 years ago
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Runtime 1h 37m 97 minutes total
User Rating 4.7/10 Mixed (7 votes)
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Language Russian Original language
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Country Soviet Union Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
RU

Production Companies

  • Mosfilm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Cossacks about?

Historical drama based on the eponymous novel by Leo Tolstoy. Junker Olenin, a representative of St.Petersburg's golden youth, is traveling from St.Petersburg to the Caucasus in search of romance....

Who directed The Cossacks?

The Cossacks was directed by Vasily Pronin.

How long is The Cossacks?

The Cossacks has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).

When was The Cossacks released?

The Cossacks was released on August 14, 1961 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Cossacks?

The main cast of The Cossacks includes Leonid Gubanov, Boris Andreyev, Zinaida Kirienko, Eduard Bredun, Boris Novikov.