His Excellency
Originally released in 1928. His Excellency is a drama film. directed by Grigoriy Roshal. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Leonid Leonidov, Mariya Sinelnikova, and Yuliy Untershlak
Synopsis
This 1928 film features stylized cinematography and actors from the Moscow Art Theater in a fiction story based on the life of Jewish Labor Bund member Hirsch Lekert who attempted to assassinate the Vilna governor in 1902 to avenge the flogging of workers who participated in a May Day rally.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 20, 1928
97 years ago
Runtime
0h 58m
58 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Leonid Leonidov
as Governor von Wahl / Old Rabbi
Mariya Sinelnikova
as Miriam
Yuliy Untershlak
as Hirsch Lekkert
Tamara Adelheim
as Rivile, Hirsch's wife
Abram Grinfeld
as Lemzer, state rabbi
Mikhail Rostovtsev
as Short Clown
Nikolai Cherkasov
as Tall Clown
Aleksandr Nenyukov
as Pyotr
Mariya Dobrova
as 'Star' of the Circus
Aleksandr Sandel
as Shpis, industrialist
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Belgoskino
Frequently Asked Questions
What is His Excellency about?
This 1928 film features stylized cinematography and actors from the Moscow Art Theater in a fiction story based on the life of Jewish Labor Bund member Hirsch Lekert who attempted to assassinate th...
Who directed His Excellency?
His Excellency was directed by Grigoriy Roshal.
How long is His Excellency?
His Excellency has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).
When was His Excellency released?
His Excellency was released on March 20, 1928 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in His Excellency?
The main cast of His Excellency includes Leonid Leonidov, Mariya Sinelnikova, Yuliy Untershlak, Tamara Adelheim, Abram Grinfeld.