Shield of Jurgai
ჯურღაის ფარი
Synopsis
In the Caucasus foothills, battles rage against the German fascist invaders who have broken through. Reinforcements, including Russians, Ukrainians, and Kazakhs, are moving to defend the region. Along the way, the soldiers stop at a half-ruined ancient castle. There, a grey-haired old man recounts the legend of Dzhurga, a valiant warrior who once lived there. The legend comes to life on the screen, depicting a wedding feast in the castle where Dzhurgai celebrates his union with a shepherdess. However, the festivities are interrupted by a foreign enemy attacking Georgia. Led by Dzhurgai, Georgian warriors fight bravely and emerge victorious against the Mongol hordes.
Top Cast
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Actress
Medea Japaridze
Eteri
Nutsa Mgeladze
Young Woman
Nugzar Mikeladze
Young Woman
Dudukhana Tserodze
Young Woman
Davit Batridze
Lieutenant; Spanish guest
Davit Gamrekeli
Jurghai
Mykhailo Hryshko
Captain
Nikolay Chastiy
Bojar
Grigori Grigorashvili
Mamuka; Tsangala
Vakhtang Chabukiani
Rider
Jano Bagrationi
Guest
L. Gvaramadze
Guest
David Chkheidze
Irakli Nijaradze
Irakli Kokrashvili
Ilia Mamporia
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Siko Dolidze, David Rondeli
- Screenplay & Story
- Siko Dolidze, Giorgi Leonidze, David Rondeli
- Original Score
- Zacharia Paliashvili
- Original Title
- ჯურღაის ფარი
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Georgian
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Tbilisis Kinostudia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Siko Dolidze, David Rondeli
Siko Dolidze, Giorgi Leonidze, David Rondeli
Zacharia Paliashvili
V. Chichinadze
Department Leadership Roster
Siko Dolidze
Director
David Rondeli
Director
Siko Dolidze
Writer
Giorgi Leonidze
Writer
David Rondeli
Writer
Romans Suta
Production Design
V. Chichinadze
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shield of Jurgai
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shield of Jurgai about?
In the Caucasus foothills, battles rage against the German fascist invaders who have broken through. Reinforcements, including Russians, Ukrainians, and Kazakhs, are moving to defend the region. Along the way, the soldiers stop at a half-ruined ancient castle. There, a grey-haired old man recounts the legend of Dzhurga, a valiant warrior who once lived there. The legend comes to life on the screen, depicting a wedding feast in the castle where Dzhurgai celebrates his union with a shepherdess. However, the festivities are interrupted by a foreign enemy attacking Georgia. Led by Dzhurgai, Georgian warriors fight bravely and emerge victorious against the Mongol hordes.
Who directed Shield of Jurgai?
Shield of Jurgai was directed by Siko Dolidze, David Rondeli.
Who stars in Shield of Jurgai?
The principal cast of Shield of Jurgai includes Keto Japaridze, Medea Japaridze, Nutsa Mgeladze, Nugzar Mikeladze, Dudukhana Tserodze.
When was Shield of Jurgai released and how long is it?
Shield of Jurgai was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Shield of Jurgai?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shield of Jurgai was composed by Zacharia Paliashvili.