Zakhar Berkut
Захар Беркут
Synopsis
This film is based on the classic novel of the same name by writer Ivan Franko, one of the most famous figures of Ukrainian literature. It is set during the 1200s and the invasion of the medieval Ukrainian-Russian state of Rus' by Chengis Khan's Golden Horde. Due to its having been produced during the Soviet era, the story's aspect of class-conflict between the "heroic" peasantry and the "decadent" noble particularly emphasized here.
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Vasyl Symchych
Zakhar Berkut
Ivan Havryliuk
Maxim
Antonina Leftiy
Myroslava
Kostiantyn Stepankov
Tugar Vovk
Boryslav Brondukov
Burunda
Ivan Mykolaichuk
Lyubomir
Bolot Beyshenaliev
Peta
Fedir Panasenko
Dmytro Voyak
Vladimir Alekseyenko
Stariyshyna
Gennadi Danzanov
Tatarov
Naidan Gendunova
Tatar woman
Liliya Gurova
Mad woman
Valerii Panarin
Hunter
Nikolay Fedortsov
Boyaryn
Lev Perfilov
Boyaryn
Heorhiy Yakutovych
Boyaryn
Ruslan Akhmetov
Boyaryn
Georgios Sovchis
Boyaryn
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leonid Osyka
- Screenplay & Story
- Dmytro Pavlychko
- Original Score
- Volodymyr Huba
- Original Title
- Захар Беркут
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Mongolian, Russian, Ukrainian
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Dovzhenko Film Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leonid Osyka
Dmytro Pavlychko, Ivan Franko, L. Chumakova, G. Khalimonenko, Yu. Natsvaladze, M. Braychevskiy
Volodymyr Huba
Valeriy Kvas
Marfa Ponomarenko
N. Yurieva
Department Leadership Roster
Leonid Osyka
Director
Valeriy Kvas
Director of Photography
Dmytro Pavlychko
Screenplay
Marfa Ponomarenko
Editor
Heorhiy Yakutovych
Production Design
Mikhail Rakovskiy
Production Design
Volodymyr Huba
Original Music Composer
L. Semikina
Costume Design
Alla Shesterenko
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Zakhar Berkut.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zakhar Berkut
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Zakhar Berkut about?
This film is based on the classic novel of the same name by writer Ivan Franko, one of the most famous figures of Ukrainian literature. It is set during the 1200s and the invasion of the medieval Ukrainian-Russian state of Rus' by Chengis Khan's Golden Horde. Due to its having been produced during the Soviet era, the story's aspect of class-conflict between the "heroic" peasantry and the "decadent" noble particularly emphasized here.
Who directed Zakhar Berkut?
Zakhar Berkut was directed by Leonid Osyka.
Who stars in Zakhar Berkut?
The principal cast of Zakhar Berkut includes Vasyl Symchych, Ivan Havryliuk, Antonina Leftiy, Kostiantyn Stepankov, Boryslav Brondukov.
When was Zakhar Berkut released and how long is it?
Zakhar Berkut was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Zakhar Berkut?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Zakhar Berkut was composed by Volodymyr Huba.
Is Zakhar Berkut based on a book or true story?
Zakhar Berkut is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ivan Franko".