Heroes of Shipka
Герои Шипки
Synopsis
Heroes of Shipka was the first solo effort for Soviet director Sergei Vasilyev, who had previously collaborated with his late brother Georgi. The film is set in 1887 during the pivotal battle between the Russians and the Turks at the Shipka Pass. Stressing the solidarity of the Soviet states, tribute is paid to the courageous Bulgarian volunteers who helped the Russians fend off their mutual enemy.
Top Cast
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Ivan Pereverzev
Katorgin
Viktor Avdyushko
Osnobishin
Georgiy Yumatov
Cossack Sashko Kozir
Konstantin Sorokin
Makar Lizyuta
Apostol Karamitev
Petka
Evgeniy Samoylov
Gen. Skobolov
Petko Karlukovsky
Zheni Bozhinova
Boyka
Stefan Pejchev
Panayot
Nikolai Simonov
Bruno Frejndlikh
Sergey Papov
Gurko
Katya Chukova
Ionka
Vladimir Taskin
Benjamin Disraeli
Aleksandr Kholodkov
Nikolai Massalitinov
Gorchakov
Anatoly Alekseev
Timofey
Konstantin Starostin
Major Gortanin
Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival du Film Soviétique
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sergey Vasilev
- Screenplay & Story
- Arkadi Perventsev
- Original Score
- Nikolai Kryukov, Filip Kutev
- Original Title
- Герои Шипки
- Country of Origin
- Bulgaria, Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Bulgarian, Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- Lenfilm, Boyana Film, Bulgaria Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sergey Vasilev
Arkadi Perventsev
Nikolai Kryukov, Filip Kutev
Mikhail Kirillov
Elena Bazhenova
Ivan Provotorov, Atanas Hristov
Department Leadership Roster
Sergey Vasilev
Director
Arkadi Perventsev
Writer
Mikhail Kirillov
Director of Photography
Nikolai Kryukov
Original Music Composer
Mikhail Bogdanov
Production Design
Gennady Myasnikov
Production Design
Georgi-Dzhon Popov
Production Design
Yevgenia Slovtsova
Costume Design
Neva Tuzsuzova
Costume Design
Nevena Baltova
Costume Design
Pepa Misirkova
Costume Design
Filip Kutev
Original Music Composer
Elena Bazhenova
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heroes of Shipka
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heroes of Shipka about?
Heroes of Shipka was the first solo effort for Soviet director Sergei Vasilyev, who had previously collaborated with his late brother Georgi. The film is set in 1887 during the pivotal battle between the Russians and the Turks at the Shipka Pass. Stressing the solidarity of the Soviet states, tribute is paid to the courageous Bulgarian volunteers who helped the Russians fend off their mutual enemy.
Who directed Heroes of Shipka?
Heroes of Shipka was directed by Sergey Vasilev.
Who stars in Heroes of Shipka?
The principal cast of Heroes of Shipka includes Ivan Pereverzev, Viktor Avdyushko, Georgiy Yumatov, Konstantin Sorokin, Apostol Karamitev.
When was Heroes of Shipka released and how long is it?
Heroes of Shipka was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Heroes of Shipka?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heroes of Shipka was composed by Nikolai Kryukov, Filip Kutev.