Cross and Mauser
Крест и маузер
Synopsis
The film takes place during the pre-revolutionary years and the initial period of the Soviet regime. At a monastery shelter in one of Russia's western towns, orphan Yulka gives birth to a son from the shepherd Jerome. Matron of the shelter Pavlikha as directed by the father kills the newborn baby and disposes of the corpse in the Jewish Quarter. The Black Hundreds are spreading the rumor that the murder was committed by the Jews for ritual purposes. Mayhem arises which is supported by the authorities of the city. The church refuses to shelter Jews fleeing from the violent thugs.
Top Cast
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Nikolay Kutuzov
Ieronim Desnitskiy
Nina Li
Mariyka
Aleksey Pirogov
Commissar Galinskiy
Naum Rogozhin
Shur, the vicar
T. Sinitsyna
Yulka, Mariyka's sister
V. Kiselyova
Pavlikha
Vladimir Kriger
Archbishop
M. Strikovskiy
Ksendz
Karl Gurnyak
(uncredited)
Yevgeni Chervyakov
Ksendz
Raisa Yesipova
Jewish girl (uncredited)
Pyotr Savin
Hooligan (uncredited)
Lev Ivanov
The rioter (uncredited)
Viktor Lebedev
Officer (uncredited)
Pavel Poltoratskiy
His Excellency (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vladimir Gardin
- Screenplay & Story
- Lev Nikulin
- Original Title
- Крест и маузер
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Goskino
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vladimir Gardin
Lev Nikulin
Aleksandr Levitsky, Aleksandr Stanke
Department Leadership Roster
Lev Nikulin
Writer
Dmitri Kolupayev
Production Design
Vladimir Gardin
Director
Aleksandr Levitsky
Director of Photography
Aleksandr Stanke
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cross and Mauser
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cross and Mauser about?
The film takes place during the pre-revolutionary years and the initial period of the Soviet regime. At a monastery shelter in one of Russia's western towns, orphan Yulka gives birth to a son from the shepherd Jerome. Matron of the shelter Pavlikha as directed by the father kills the newborn baby and disposes of the corpse in the Jewish Quarter. The Black Hundreds are spreading the rumor that the murder was committed by the Jews for ritual purposes. Mayhem arises which is supported by the authorities of the city. The church refuses to shelter Jews fleeing from the violent thugs.
Who directed Cross and Mauser?
Cross and Mauser was directed by Vladimir Gardin.
Who stars in Cross and Mauser?
The principal cast of Cross and Mauser includes Nikolay Kutuzov, Nina Li, Aleksey Pirogov, Naum Rogozhin, T. Sinitsyna.
When was Cross and Mauser released and how long is it?
Cross and Mauser was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.