Hostile Whirlwinds
Originally released in 1956. Hostile Whirlwinds is a drama/history film. directed by Mikhail Kalatozov.
Starring Mikhail Kondratyev, Vladimir Yemelyanov, and Leonid Lyubashevsky
Synopsis
About the first years of the formation of Soviet power, about the life and work of Feliks Dzerzhinsky in 1918-1925. The film covers the most important episodes of his biography. In July 1918, as a result of a revolt of the Left Socialist Revolutionaries, the German ambassador Mirbach was killed. Feliks Dzerzhinsky alone goes to the headquarters of the Left Socialist Revolutionaries and Anarchists, he manages to persuade ordinary soldiers and sailors, participants in the rebellion, who are now cracking down on their leaders. In 1921, Dzerzhinsky was aimed at combating homelessness, as a result of which, by 1925, former homeless children, having completed their studies, were sent to the construction of Yugostal, the largest industrial plant in Ukraine.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 19, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Mikhail Kondratyev
as Vladimir Ilyich Lenin
Vladimir Yemelyanov
as Feliks Edmundovich Dzerzhinsky
Leonid Lyubashevsky
as Yakov Mikhailovich Sverdlov
Vladimir Solovyov
as Mikhail Ivanovich Kalinin
Ivan Lyubeznov
as Lemekh
Alla Larionova
as Vera
Viktor Avdyushko
as Kovalyov
Georgiy Yumatov
as Balandin
Vladimir Boriskin
as Lunatik
Igor Bezyaev
as Vinogradov
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hostile Whirlwinds about?
About the first years of the formation of Soviet power, about the life and work of Feliks Dzerzhinsky in 1918-1925. The film covers the most important episodes of his biography. In July 1918, as a ...
Who directed Hostile Whirlwinds?
Hostile Whirlwinds was directed by Mikhail Kalatozov.
How long is Hostile Whirlwinds?
Hostile Whirlwinds has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Hostile Whirlwinds released?
Hostile Whirlwinds was released on February 19, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hostile Whirlwinds?
The main cast of Hostile Whirlwinds includes Mikhail Kondratyev, Vladimir Yemelyanov, Leonid Lyubashevsky, Vladimir Solovyov, Ivan Lyubeznov.