Battleship Potemkin
7.6/10
Rating
75 min
Runtime
1925
Release Year
Sergei Eisenstein
Director
Cast
Aleksandr Antonov, Vladimir Barsky, Grigori Aleksandrov, Ivan Bobrov, Mikhail Gomorov
Quick Synopsis
The film portrays the events surrounding a major mutiny on the Russian battleship Potemkin, where the sailors rebel against their oppressive officers. Following the mutiny, the people of the nearby city express their support through a public demonstration. However, this peaceful gathering is met with violent repression when the police open fire on the crowd, leading to a tragic massacre.
Detailed Synopsis of Battleship Potemkin
A dramatized account of a great Russian naval mutiny and a resultant public demonstration, showing support, which brought on a police massacre.
