Shepherd and Czar

Shepherd and Czar

1935•1h 30m•9.0/10

Drama

Ratings

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9.0/10(1)

Inspired by communist slogans, a simple shepherd named Ivan takes part in the Russian Civil War and becomes a decorated officer of the Red Army.

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Production

Mezhrabpomfilm

Language

RU

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Nikolai Batalov

Nikolai Batalov

Vladimir Uralskiy

Vladimir Uralskiy

Student

Yevgeniya Rogulina

Yevgeniya Rogulina

Ivan's wife

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