Shors
Originally released in 1939. Shors is a drama/history film. directed by Oleksandr Dovzhenko. With a runtime of 2h 20m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Evgeniy Samoylov, Ivan Skuratov, and Luka Liashenko
Synopsis
The year is 1919. German troops retreat from Ukraine. The Directory, the Ukrainian national government lead by Symon Petliura, takes control of Kyiv. Meanwhile, the Bolshevik division commanded by Mykola Shchors is marching on the capital. The Bolsheviks capture the cities of Vinnytsia, Zhmerynka, and others one by one, but lose Berdychiv to Petliura’s forces. They are demoralized by the defeat. By his personal example of courage and military skill, Shchors inspires the retreating Red troops and leads them to victory over the enemy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 2, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
2h 20m
140 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Evgeniy Samoylov
as Nikolay Shors
Ivan Skuratov
as Vasil Bozhenko
Luka Liashenko
as Severin Chernyak / Grandpa Chizh
Yuri Titov
as Commander Burdenko
Pavel Krasilich
as Commander Gavrichenko
Aleksandr Grechaniy
as Commander Mikhailyuk
Nikolay Makarenko
as Commander Antonyuk
Yuriy Bantysh
as Soldier
Dmitriy Barvinskiy
as Soldier
Dmitriy Kostenko
as Soldier
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Kiev Film Studio
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shors about?
The year is 1919. German troops retreat from Ukraine. The Directory, the Ukrainian national government lead by Symon Petliura, takes control of Kyiv. Meanwhile, the Bolshevik division commanded by ...
Who directed Shors?
Shors was directed by Oleksandr Dovzhenko.
How long is Shors?
Shors has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes total).
When was Shors released?
Shors was released on May 2, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shors?
The main cast of Shors includes Evgeniy Samoylov, Ivan Skuratov, Luka Liashenko, Yuri Titov, Pavel Krasilich.