Battleship Potemkin
"Revolution is the only lawful, equal, effectual war. It was in Russia that this war was declared and begun."
Originally released in 1925. Battleship Potemkin is a drama/history film. directed by Sergei Eisenstein. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Aleksandr Antonov, Vladimir Barsky, and Grigori Aleksandrov
Synopsis
A dramatized account of a great Russian naval mutiny and a resultant public demonstration, showing support, which brought on a police massacre.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 24, 1925
100 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (1,259 votes)
Box Office
$45.1K
Worldwide gross
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Aleksandr Antonov
as Grigory Vakulinchuk
Vladimir Barsky
as Commander Golikov
Grigori Aleksandrov
as Chief Officer Giliarovsky
Ivan Bobrov
as Young Sailor Flogged While Sleeping
Mikhail Gomorov
as Militant Sailor
Aleksandr Levshin
as Petty Officer
Nina Poltavtseva
as Woman with Pince-nez
Konstantin Feldman
as Student Agitator
Prokhorenko
as Mother Carrying Wounded Boy
A. Glauberman
as Wounded Boy
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
- Revenue
- $45,100
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Battleship Potemkin about?
A dramatized account of a great Russian naval mutiny and a resultant public demonstration, showing support, which brought on a police massacre.
Who directed Battleship Potemkin?
Battleship Potemkin was directed by Sergei Eisenstein.
How long is Battleship Potemkin?
Battleship Potemkin has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was Battleship Potemkin released?
Battleship Potemkin was released on December 24, 1925 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Battleship Potemkin?
The main cast of Battleship Potemkin includes Aleksandr Antonov, Vladimir Barsky, Grigori Aleksandrov, Ivan Bobrov, Mikhail Gomorov.
Is Battleship Potemkin worth watching?
Battleship Potemkin has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 1,259 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.