Caprice of Catherine ІІ
Примха Катерини ІІ
Synopsis
The film is based on V. Yurezanskyi’s novel The Missing Village about the struggle of Ukrainian Cossacks for their freedom during the reign of Catherine II. Free Cossacks from the village of Turbai in Poltava region, who were included in registers of Myrhorod Pact, suddenly find out that at the order of Catherine II they become the property of the Ukrainian landlord, pan Bazylevskyi. He treats Cossacks like his usual serfs. Cossacks ask the empress for help, but receive no reply. Then, they rebel and set Bazylevskyi’s estate on fire. The owner and his family die during the fire. The vengeance of the Russian empress is terrible, as dozens of Cossacks are beaten to death, and the village of Turbai is doomed to destruction. The film is lost.
Top Cast
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Mykola Nademskyi
Korbe’s script
Vasyl Krasenko
one of rebels
Borys Karlash-Verbytskyi
a drummer
Heorhiy Astafyev
executioners
P. Kostenko
Oleksii Kharlamov
Proshka
Mykola Kuchynskyi
Papko, an otaman
Leonid Barbe
Korbe, an advisor
V. Arhutynska
empress Catherine II
Yuri Chernyshov
Ivan Bazylevskyi
P. Osadchiy
Maria Parshina
Ustia, Marianna's house serf
Boris Tamarin
Vladimir Uralskiy
Turbay walker
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pyotr Chardynin
- Screenplay & Story
- Volodymyr Yurezanskyi, O. Hatov
- Original Title
- Примха Катерини ІІ
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- VUFKU
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pyotr Chardynin
Volodymyr Yurezanskyi, O. Hatov
Danylo Demutsky
Department Leadership Roster
Volodymyr Yurezanskyi
Writer
Pyotr Chardynin
Director
Danylo Demutsky
Director of Photography
O. Hatov
Writer
Vasyl Krychevskyi
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Caprice of Catherine ІІ
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Caprice of Catherine ІІ about?
The film is based on V. Yurezanskyi’s novel The Missing Village about the struggle of Ukrainian Cossacks for their freedom during the reign of Catherine II. Free Cossacks from the village of Turbai in Poltava region, who were included in registers of Myrhorod Pact, suddenly find out that at the order of Catherine II they become the property of the Ukrainian landlord, pan Bazylevskyi. He treats Cossacks like his usual serfs. Cossacks ask the empress for help, but receive no reply. Then, they rebel and set Bazylevskyi’s estate on fire. The owner and his family die during the fire. The vengeance of the Russian empress is terrible, as dozens of Cossacks are beaten to death, and the village of Turbai is doomed to destruction. The film is lost.
Who directed Caprice of Catherine ІІ?
Caprice of Catherine ІІ was directed by Pyotr Chardynin.
Who stars in Caprice of Catherine ІІ?
The principal cast of Caprice of Catherine ІІ includes Mykola Nademskyi, Vasyl Krasenko, Borys Karlash-Verbytskyi, Heorhiy Astafyev, P. Kostenko.
When was Caprice of Catherine ІІ released and how long is it?
Caprice of Catherine ІІ was released in 1928 with a total runtime of Unknown.