Defence of Sevastopol (Оборона Севастополя) 112 years old

First film ever that was shot by two cameras. Set in 1854-1855, in Sevastopol and Yalta during the Crimean War. Admirals Kornilov (Mozzhukhin) and Nakhimov (Gromov) organize the defense during the siege of Sevastopol. Both admirals are killed during the battle, and the city of Sevastopol is taken by the alliance of British, French, Sardinian, and Turkish troops. The legendary feat of Sailor Koshka (Semenov) was staged at original location. The 100 minute-long film was premiered in 1911 at the Livadia, Yalta, palace for the Tsar Nicholas II.

Credits

Defence of Sevastopol Cast

Name Character
Boris Gorin-Goryainov He was 28, 60 years old when he died
Ivan Mosjoukine He was 22, 49 years old when he died as Kornilov, and an associte of the envoy of the Menikov retinue
Arseniy Bibikov as Totleben

Defence of Sevastopol Crew

Name Department
Defence of Sevastopol poster
Defence of Sevastopol (112 years)

  • Release day: Friday, December 22, 1911
  • Runtime: 100 minutes