The Death Ray
Originally released in 1925. The Death Ray is a science fiction/drama film. directed by Lev Kuleshov. With a runtime of 2h 5m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Porfiri Podobed, Vsevolod Pudovkin, and Sergei Komarov
Synopsis
In a capitalist country, workers are heavily repressed but manage to get a "death ray" to fight back. (A part of the movie is lost.)
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 16, 1925
100 years ago
Runtime
2h 5m
125 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Porfiri Podobed
as Podobed, engineer-inventor
Vsevolod Pudovkin
as Pater Revo, catholic priest
Sergei Komarov
as Tomas Lann
Vladimir Fogel
as Fog, fascist
Alexandra Khokhlova
as Sharpshooter / Sister Edith
Sergey Khokhlov
as Freddie, Edith's son
Inna Stravinskaya
as Stoker's daughter
A. Strabinskaya
as Shura, Podobed's assistant
Andrei Gorchilin
as Rapp, electric technician
Anna Chekulaeva
as Rapp's wife
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Goskino USSR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Death Ray about?
In a capitalist country, workers are heavily repressed but manage to get a "death ray" to fight back. (A part of the movie is lost.)
Who directed The Death Ray?
The Death Ray was directed by Lev Kuleshov.
How long is The Death Ray?
The Death Ray has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
When was The Death Ray released?
The Death Ray was released on March 16, 1925 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Death Ray?
The main cast of The Death Ray includes Porfiri Podobed, Vsevolod Pudovkin, Sergei Komarov, Vladimir Fogel, Alexandra Khokhlova.