Zakhar Berkut
Originally released in 1972. Zakhar Berkut is a drama/history film. directed by Leonid Osyka.
Starring Vasyl Symchych, Ivan Havryliuk, and Antonina Leftiy
Synopsis
This film is based on the classic novel of the same name by writer Ivan Franko, one of the most famous figures of Ukrainian literature. It is set during the 1200s and the invasion of the medieval Ukrainian-Russian state of Rus' by Chengis Khan's Golden Horde. Due to its having been produced during the Soviet era, the story's aspect of class-conflict between the "heroic" peasantry and the "decadent" noble particularly emphasized here.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 3, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (13 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Vasyl Symchych
as Zakhar Berkut
Ivan Havryliuk
as Maxim
Antonina Leftiy
as Myroslava
Kostiantyn Stepankov
as Tugar Vovk
Boryslav Brondukov
as Burunda
Ivan Mykolaichuk
as Lyubomir
Bolot Beyshenaliev
as Peta
Fedir Panasenko
as Dmytro Voyak
Volodymyr Oleksiyenko
as Stariyshyna
Gennadi Danzanov
as Tatarov
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Dovzhenko Film Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zakhar Berkut about?
This film is based on the classic novel of the same name by writer Ivan Franko, one of the most famous figures of Ukrainian literature. It is set during the 1200s and the invasion of the medieval U...
Who directed Zakhar Berkut?
Zakhar Berkut was directed by Leonid Osyka.
How long is Zakhar Berkut?
Zakhar Berkut has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Zakhar Berkut released?
Zakhar Berkut was released on April 3, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Zakhar Berkut?
The main cast of Zakhar Berkut includes Vasyl Symchych, Ivan Havryliuk, Antonina Leftiy, Kostiantyn Stepankov, Boryslav Brondukov.