Black Rusks
Originally released in 1972. Black Rusks is a drama film. directed by Herbert Rappaport. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Natalya Varley, Rüdiger Joswig, and Nikolai Merzlikin
Synopsis
The November Revolution of 1918 in Germany, famine and social upheaval evoke a response from the young Soviet government in Russia. To provide food assistance, trains with bread are being formed. One of them, on the personal instructions of V.I. Lenin is accompanied by the young revolutionary Tatyana . On the way, she meets a former German prisoner of war, Kurt . A romantic relationship arises between them. The train with bread, despite all the difficulties, was delivered. In a clash with a detachment of counter-revolutionary German troops, Tatyana was wounded. She returns to Moscow, and Kurt goes to Berlin to continue the revolutionary struggle.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 15, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
- Lenfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Rusks about?
The November Revolution of 1918 in Germany, famine and social upheaval evoke a response from the young Soviet government in Russia. To provide food assistance, trains with bread are being formed. O...
Who directed Black Rusks?
Black Rusks was directed by Herbert Rappaport.
How long is Black Rusks?
Black Rusks has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Black Rusks released?
Black Rusks was released on March 15, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Black Rusks?
The main cast of Black Rusks includes Natalya Varley, Rüdiger Joswig, Nikolai Merzlikin, Harry Hindemith, Rolf Herricht.