The Cossacks
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“TRIAL BY TORTURE! As the World's Fiercest Fighters Battle for Freedom, Two Lovers Are Trapped by the Fury of War!”
Synopsis
Set in the 1850s in Czar Alexander II's Russia, this drama and adventure film focuses on the strife between the Circassian Muslims, led by Shamil and Czar Alexander.
Top Cast
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Edmund Purdom
Shamil, the Sheik
John Drew Barrymore
Jamal
Giorgia Moll
Tatiana
Pierre Brice
Boris Sarubin
Elena Zareschi
Patima
Erno Crisa
Kasi
Massimo Girotti
Tsar Alexander II
Maria Grazia Spina
Alina
Louis Seigner
Bibikoff, old Russian General
Mario Pisu
principe Voronzoff
Laura Carli
miss Ferguson
Mara Berni
signora col cagnolino bianco
Feodor Chaliapin Jr.
Hassan
Nerio Bernardi
generale Rasumovsky
María Badmajew
Marilù Sangiorgi
Adolfo Geri
Nino Marchetti
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Giorgio Venturini, Viktor Tourjansky
- Screenplay & Story
- Damiano Damiani, Viktor Tourjansky, Ugo Liberatore, Federico Zardi
- Original Score
- Giovanni Fusco
- Original Title
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- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Comptoir Français de Productions Cinématographiques (CFPC), Explorer Film '58, Wanguard Film, Faro Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giorgio Venturini, Viktor Tourjansky
Damiano Damiani, Viktor Tourjansky, Ugo Liberatore, Federico Zardi
Giovanni Fusco
Massimo Dallamano
Antonietta Zita
Department Leadership Roster
Giorgio Venturini
Director
Viktor Tourjansky
Director
Damiano Damiani
Screenplay
Viktor Tourjansky
Screenplay
Massimo Dallamano
Director of Photography
Giovanni Fusco
Original Music Composer
Ugo Liberatore
Screenplay
Giancarlo Bartolini Salimbeni
Costume Design
Federico Zardi
Screenplay
Antonietta Zita
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cossacks
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Cossacks about?
Set in the 1850s in Czar Alexander II's Russia, this drama and adventure film focuses on the strife between the Circassian Muslims, led by Shamil and Czar Alexander.
Who directed The Cossacks?
The Cossacks was directed by Giorgio Venturini, Viktor Tourjansky.
Who stars in The Cossacks?
The principal cast of The Cossacks includes Edmund Purdom, John Drew Barrymore, Giorgia Moll, Pierre Brice, Elena Zareschi.
When was The Cossacks released and how long is it?
The Cossacks was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cossacks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cossacks was composed by Giovanni Fusco.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cossacks?
The Cossacks holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).