The General Line
Originally released in 1929. The General Line is a drama film. directed by Sergei Eisenstein. With a runtime of 2h 5m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Marfa Lapkina, M. Ivanin, and Konstantin Vasilyev
Synopsis
Also known as The Old and the New (Staroye i Novoye), The General Line illustrates Lenin’s stated imperative that the nation move from agrarian to industrial culture in an epic ode to farm-collectivization progress.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 25, 1929
96 years ago
Runtime
2h 5m
125 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (45 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Marfa Lapkina
as Marfa
M. Ivanin
as Marfa's son
Konstantin Vasilyev
as Tractor Driver
Vasili Buzenkov
as Secretary of the milk cooperative
Nezhnikov
as Miroshkin - Schoolmaster
Chukamaryev
as The butcher
Ivan Yudin
as Komsomolets
E. Suhareva
as Witch
G. Matvei
as Priest
Lev Ivanov
as Student (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Sovkino
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The General Line about?
Also known as The Old and the New (Staroye i Novoye), The General Line illustrates Lenin’s stated imperative that the nation move from agrarian to industrial culture in an epic ode to farm-collec...
Who directed The General Line?
The General Line was directed by Sergei Eisenstein.
How long is The General Line?
The General Line has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
When was The General Line released?
The General Line was released on September 25, 1929 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The General Line?
The main cast of The General Line includes Marfa Lapkina, M. Ivanin, Konstantin Vasilyev, Vasili Buzenkov, Nezhnikov.