The Cossacks
Synopsis
Stirring romance, hard riding, desperate fighting with the Cossacks playing their game of war and chivalry. A mighty picturization of Count Leo Tolstoi's famous novel of the same name.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 23, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George W. Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- Leo Tolstoy, Frances Marion, John Colton
- Original Title
- The Cossacks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George W. Hill
Leo Tolstoy, Frances Marion, John Colton
Percy Hilburn
Blanche Sewell
Department Leadership Roster
George W. Hill
Director
Percy Hilburn
Director of Photography
Blanche Sewell
Editor
David Cox
Costume Design
John Colton
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cossacks
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What is The Cossacks about?
Stirring romance, hard riding, desperate fighting with the Cossacks playing their game of war and chivalry. A mighty picturization of Count Leo Tolstoi's famous novel of the same name.
Who directed The Cossacks?
The Cossacks was directed by George W. Hill.
Who stars in The Cossacks?
The principal cast of The Cossacks includes John Gilbert, Renée Adorée, Ernest Torrence, Nils Asther, Paul Hurst.
When was The Cossacks released and how long is it?
The Cossacks was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Is The Cossacks based on a book or true story?
The Cossacks is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Leo Tolstoy".