The White Eagle
Originally released in 1928. The White Eagle is a drama/history film. directed by Yakov Protazanov. At just 67 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Vasiliy Kachalov, Anna Sten, and Vsevolod Meyerhold
Synopsis
The film is based on The Governor, a play by Leonid Andreyev. V.I. Kachalov plays the governor of a small Russian province who tries to treat the people under his authority with kindness and equanimity. But when a local factory goes on strike, the governor buckles under to pressure from the Tzar and orders the wholesale slaughter of the strikers. He pays for this betrayal of his trust with his life -- at the hands of a courageous Bolshevik spy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 9, 1928
97 years ago
Runtime
1h 7m
67 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Vasiliy Kachalov
as Governor
Anna Sten
as Governess
Vsevolod Meyerhold
as State official
Ivan Chuvelyov
as Provocator
Andrey Petrovsky
as Police general
Pyotr Repnin
as Archbishop
Yury Vasilchikov
as Official
Mikhail Zharov
as Official
Yelena Volkonskaya
as Governor's wife
Alexandr Gromov
as Revolutionary
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mezhrabpomfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The White Eagle about?
The film is based on The Governor, a play by Leonid Andreyev. V.I. Kachalov plays the governor of a small Russian province who tries to treat the people under his authority with kindness and equani...
Who directed The White Eagle?
The White Eagle was directed by Yakov Protazanov.
How long is The White Eagle?
The White Eagle has a runtime of 1 hours and 7 minutes (67 minutes total).
When was The White Eagle released?
The White Eagle was released on October 9, 1928 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The White Eagle?
The main cast of The White Eagle includes Vasiliy Kachalov, Anna Sten, Vsevolod Meyerhold, Ivan Chuvelyov, Andrey Petrovsky.