Jimmy Higgings
Originally released in 1928. Jimmy Higgings is a history/adventure film. directed by Heorhiy Tasin.
Starring Amvrosii Buchma, Elena Adamaytis-Astangova, and Boris Shlikhting
Synopsis
Jimmy Higgings is a worker of the plant making weapons for the Tsarist Russia and the German Empire. During World War I, Jimmy speaks at a spontaneous rally against the war. He is arrested. When released, he becomes unemployed. He is happy to hear the news about the revolution; he volunteers into the American expeditionary force thinking that having the weapons he can fight against Germans – the enemies of the Russian revolution.
However, finding himself in Russia, Jimmy soon realises that the expeditionary force of American volunteers fights not against the Germans, but against the young Socialist Russia. Without any hesitations, he takes the path of revolutionary struggle, he spreads propaganda among the American soldiers and distributes Bolshevik leaflets. Captured by the American military police, Jimmy Higgings does not betray his friends. He is sentenced to twenty years in a military prison. Jimmy cannot stand it and loses his mind…
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Amvrosii Buchma
as Jimmy Higgins
Elena Adamaytis-Astangova
as Lizzie Higgins
Boris Shlikhting
as Bill Murray
V. Kolpashnikov
as Abel Grenich
Konstantin Koshevskiy
as Lassie, Abel's son
Vladimir Lanskoy
as Edwin Wood
Yuliya Solntseva
as Ellen
Ivan Zamychkovskyi
as Doctor Servus
B. Goncharov
as Schneider, brewer
Nikolai Panov
as Ganneth
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- VUFKU
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jimmy Higgings about?
Jimmy Higgings is a worker of the plant making weapons for the Tsarist Russia and the German Empire. During World War I, Jimmy speaks at a spontaneous rally against the war. He is arrested. When re...
Who directed Jimmy Higgings?
Jimmy Higgings was directed by Heorhiy Tasin.
When was Jimmy Higgings released?
Jimmy Higgings was released on October 9, 1928 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jimmy Higgings?
The main cast of Jimmy Higgings includes Amvrosii Buchma, Elena Adamaytis-Astangova, Boris Shlikhting, V. Kolpashnikov, Konstantin Koshevskiy.