Semyon Dezhnyov
Originally released in 1983. Semyon Dezhnyov is a history/adventure film. directed by Nikolai Gusarov. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Aleksei Buldakov, Leonid Nevedomsky, and Viktor Grigoryuk
Synopsis
Veliky Ustyug at the beginning of the 17th century. Semyon Dezhnyov falls in love with the daughter of a rich merchant — Avdotya, but the groom is poor. The girl's father sets a condition: Dezhnyov must go to Siberia and get rich — only then will he receive consent to marry. Dezhnyov agrees and leaves for Siberia. Although he passes the test, he does not return to Avdotya. He finds a strait "from a warm sea to a cold one": from the mouth of the Kolyma he swims to the Pacific Ocean and opens the strait between the continents.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 28, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Aleksei Buldakov
as Semyon Dezhnyov
Leonid Nevedomsky
as Mikhailo Stadukhin
Viktor Grigoryuk
as Gerasim Ankudinov
Margarita Borisova
as Abakayada
Ivan Krasko
as merchant Guselnikov
Olga Sirina
as Ovdotyitsa
Oleg Korchikov
as Fedot Popov
Nikolai Gusarov
as Timoshka
Stepan Yemelyanov
as Atamai
Gennadiy Yukhtin
as Kotkin
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Sverdlovsk Film Studio
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Semyon Dezhnyov about?
Veliky Ustyug at the beginning of the 17th century. Semyon Dezhnyov falls in love with the daughter of a rich merchant — Avdotya, but the groom is poor. The girl's father sets a condition: Dezhny...
Who directed Semyon Dezhnyov?
Semyon Dezhnyov was directed by Nikolai Gusarov.
How long is Semyon Dezhnyov?
Semyon Dezhnyov has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was Semyon Dezhnyov released?
Semyon Dezhnyov was released on November 28, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Semyon Dezhnyov?
The main cast of Semyon Dezhnyov includes Aleksei Buldakov, Leonid Nevedomsky, Viktor Grigoryuk, Margarita Borisova, Ivan Krasko.