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Defence of Sevastopol

45% | Dec 22, 1911 | War

First film ever that was shot by two cameras. Set in 1854-1855, in Sevastopol and Yalta during the Crimean War. Admirals Kornilov (Mozzhukhin) and Nakhimov (Gromov) organize the defense during the siege of Sevastopol. Both admirals are killed during the battle, and the city of Sevastopol is taken by the alliance of British, French, Sardinian, and Turkish troops. The legendary feat of Sailor Koshka (Semenov) was staged at original location. The 100 minute-long film was premiered in 1911 at the Livadia, Yalta, palace for the Tsar Nicholas II.

Featured Crew

Aleksandr Khanzhonkov
Director
Vasiliy Goncharov
Director

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Andrey Gromov
Nakhimov
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Nikolay Semenov
Seaman Koshka
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Ivan Mosjoukine
Kornilov / associate of the envoy of the Menshkov retinue

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