Frontier
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Synopsis
The residents of the village of Staroje Dudino, located four kilometers west of the Soviet border, are completely dependent on the wealthy Novik, whose interests are protected by the local police and clergy. Novik is actively stirring up ethnic strife between the Jewish poor and Polish workers. During the traditional "black crown" ceremony (a wedding ceremony for an old man and an old woman), a group of factory workers led by the communist Haidul, together with the Jewish poor, attack the police and free Boris Bernstein, who had been sentenced to death.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mikhail Dubson
- Screenplay & Story
- Mikhail Dubson
- Original Score
- Leib Pulver
- Original Title
- Граница
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Lenfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mikhail Dubson
Mikhail Dubson
Leib Pulver
Vladimir Rapoport
Elena Bazhenova
Department Leadership Roster
Mikhail Dubson
Writer
Mikhail Dubson
Director
Vladimir Rapoport
Director of Photography
Isaak Makhlis
Production Design
Efim Higer
Production Design
Leib Pulver
Original Music Composer
Elena Bazhenova
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Frontier.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Frontier
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Frontier about?
The residents of the village of Staroje Dudino, located four kilometers west of the Soviet border, are completely dependent on the wealthy Novik, whose interests are protected by the local police and clergy. Novik is actively stirring up ethnic strife between the Jewish poor and Polish workers. During the traditional "black crown" ceremony (a wedding ceremony for an old man and an old woman), a group of factory workers led by the communist Haidul, together with the Jewish poor, attack the police and free Boris Bernstein, who had been sentenced to death.
Who directed Frontier?
Frontier was directed by Mikhail Dubson.
Who stars in Frontier?
The principal cast of Frontier includes Nikolai Cherkasov, Elena Granovskaya, Venyamin Zuskin, Emil Gal, Boris Poslavsky.
When was Frontier released and how long is it?
Frontier was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Frontier?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Frontier was composed by Leib Pulver.