An Optimistic Tragedy
Originally released in 1963. An Optimistic Tragedy is a war/drama film. directed by Samson Samsonov. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Margarita Volodina, Boris Andreyev, and Vyacheslav Tikhonov
Synopsis
1918 year. A woman commissar has been appointed from the Central Committee of the Bolshevik Party to the Russian warship Gromoboi, which is ruled by anarchist sailors. The leader of the ship is the anarchist Vozhak. The Commissioner was instructed to reorganize the naval detachment into the First Sailor Regiment. She faces a difficult task: to win the authority of the sailors and eradicate anarchy. Of the remaining officers on the ship — lieutenant Bering, who served in the tsarist fleet on the battleship "Emperor Paul I". He must become the commander and, together with the sent commissar, lead the regiment to the front in the Black Sea region.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 12, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is An Optimistic Tragedy about?
1918 year. A woman commissar has been appointed from the Central Committee of the Bolshevik Party to the Russian warship Gromoboi, which is ruled by anarchist sailors. The leader of the ship is the...
Who directed An Optimistic Tragedy?
An Optimistic Tragedy was directed by Samson Samsonov.
How long is An Optimistic Tragedy?
An Optimistic Tragedy has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was An Optimistic Tragedy released?
An Optimistic Tragedy was released on June 12, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in An Optimistic Tragedy?
The main cast of An Optimistic Tragedy includes Margarita Volodina, Boris Andreyev, Vyacheslav Tikhonov, Vsevolod Sanayev, Orvo Björninen.