Cossacks in Exile
Zaporozhets za Dunayem
Synopsis
In Ukraine, in 1775, the Zaporogian Cossacks learn that Moscow is sending soldiers to destroy their fort. The Ukrainian villagers appeal to Czarina Catherine, but she insists that they join the Russian army or risk annihilation. Instead, the Cossacks burn their fort and flee on the Danube River to Turkey, where they live in peace, but still yearn for their homeland.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Maria Sokil
Odarka
L. Biberowich
Catherine II
F. Braznick
Old Cossack
Dimitri Creona
Kobzar
Jean Harasymyk
Hassan
Nicholas Harlash
Sultan
V. Kikevitch
Kalnyshewsky
N. Mandryka
Gen. Tekely
S. Mostowy
Prokip
Anna Mushinsky
Neboha
Helen Orlenco
Pxana
Michael Shvetz
Ivan Karas
Alexis Tcherkasshy
Andrey
William Yacyna
Solo dancer
Vladimir Zelitsky
Selih-Agha
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 27, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edgar G. Ulmer
- Screenplay & Story
- Vasile Avramenko
- Original Title
- Zaporozhets za Dunayem
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian, Ukrainian
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Ukrafilm Corp., Avramenko Film Productions, Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edgar G. Ulmer
Vasile Avramenko, Semen Hulak-Artemovsky
Vasile Avramenko
Department Leadership Roster
Vasile Avramenko
Screenplay
Edgar G. Ulmer
Director
Vasile Avramenko
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cossacks in Exile
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What is Cossacks in Exile about?
In Ukraine, in 1775, the Zaporogian Cossacks learn that Moscow is sending soldiers to destroy their fort. The Ukrainian villagers appeal to Czarina Catherine, but she insists that they join the Russian army or risk annihilation. Instead, the Cossacks burn their fort and flee on the Danube River to Turkey, where they live in peace, but still yearn for their homeland.
Who directed Cossacks in Exile?
Cossacks in Exile was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.
Who stars in Cossacks in Exile?
The principal cast of Cossacks in Exile includes Maria Sokil, L. Biberowich, F. Braznick, Dimitri Creona, Jean Harasymyk.
When was Cossacks in Exile released and how long is it?
Cossacks in Exile was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Is Cossacks in Exile based on a book or true story?
Cossacks in Exile is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Semen Hulak-Artemovsky".