The Truth
Originally released in 1957. The Truth is a drama/history film. directed by Isaak Shmaruk. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Yurii Mazhuha, Mikhail Pugovkin, and Andro Kobaladze
Synopsis
The February Revolution did not bring the desired peace to the trenches. Russian and Ukrainian soldiers, deceived by Kerensky's government, are dying on the slopes of the Carpathians. But the words of Bolshevik truth penetrate the trenches, and the soldiers refuse to go to the slaughter. Among the front-line soldiers returning home is a young Ukrainian named Taras Holota. He dreams of joyful reunions, but instead attends the funeral of his mother, who was killed by the Haidamaks. The landless peasantry is starving, and Golota rallies his fellow villagers to divide up the landowners' fields...
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 25, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
9.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Dovzhenko Film Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Truth about?
The February Revolution did not bring the desired peace to the trenches. Russian and Ukrainian soldiers, deceived by Kerensky's government, are dying on the slopes of the Carpathians. But the words...
Who directed The Truth?
The Truth was directed by Isaak Shmaruk.
How long is The Truth?
The Truth has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was The Truth released?
The Truth was released on November 25, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Truth?
The main cast of The Truth includes Yurii Mazhuha, Mikhail Pugovkin, Andro Kobaladze, Aleksandr Anurov, Dmytro Franko.