The Last Command
Originally released in 1928. The Last Command is a drama/history film. directed by Josef von Sternberg. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Emil Jannings, Evelyn Brent, and William Powell
Synopsis
A former Imperial Russian general and cousin of the Czar ends up in Hollywood as an extra in a movie directed by a former revolutionary.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 21, 1928
98 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (87 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Emil Jannings
as Gen. Dolgorucki / Grand Duke Sergius Alexander
Evelyn Brent
as Natalie Dabrova
William Powell
as Lev Andreyev
Jack Raymond
as Assistant director
Nicholas Soussanin
as The adjutant
Michael Visaroff
as Serge (the valet)
Fritz Feld
as A revolutionist
Harry Cording
as Revolutionist (uncredited)
Shep Houghton
as Russian Youth (uncredited)
Alexander Ikonnikov
as Drillmaster (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Last Command about?
A former Imperial Russian general and cousin of the Czar ends up in Hollywood as an extra in a movie directed by a former revolutionary.
Who directed The Last Command?
The Last Command was directed by Josef von Sternberg.
How long is The Last Command?
The Last Command has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was The Last Command released?
The Last Command was released on January 21, 1928 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Last Command?
The main cast of The Last Command includes Emil Jannings, Evelyn Brent, William Powell, Jack Raymond, Nicholas Soussanin.