Earth
Originally released in 1930. Earth is a drama film. directed by Oleksandr Dovzhenko. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Stepan Shkurat, Semen Svashenko, and Yuliya Solntseva
Synopsis
The film tells about the creation of the first collective farm communes and class enmity. Vasyl, a member of the Komsomol, with the help of a local party organization, gets a tractor and plows private boundaries "on kulak fields." However, this enthusiasm will cost him dearly.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 8, 1930
95 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (147 votes)
Language
UK
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Stepan Shkurat
as Opanas
Semen Svashenko
as Vasyl
Yuliya Solntseva
as Vasyl's sister
Yelena Maksimova
as Natalia, Vasyl's bride
Vasyl Krasenko
as Petro
Mykola Nademskyi
as grandfather Semen
Ivan Franko
as Arkhyp Bilokin
Petro Masokha
as Khoma Bilokin
Volodymyr Mikhajlov
as priest
Pavlo Petryk
as Communist Party cell leader
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- UK
Production Companies
- VUFKU
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Earth about?
The film tells about the creation of the first collective farm communes and class enmity. Vasyl, a member of the Komsomol, with the help of a local party organization, gets a tractor and plows priv...
Who directed Earth?
Earth was directed by Oleksandr Dovzhenko.
How long is Earth?
Earth has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was Earth released?
Earth was released on April 8, 1930 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Earth?
The main cast of Earth includes Stepan Shkurat, Semen Svashenko, Yuliya Solntseva, Yelena Maksimova, Vasyl Krasenko.
Is Earth worth watching?
Earth has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 147 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.