10.0October Revolution · 1967
October Revolution (1967) is a Documentary film directed by Frédéric Rossif, starring John Gielgud, Suzanne Flon, Pierre Vaneck.
Documentary
10.0Overview
French director Frederic Rossif presents this historical documentary that coincided with the 50th anniversary of the Russian Revolution. Stock footage from both World Wars are included with 30 minutes of new scenes filmed especially for the project. The historical timeline is traced from the time Czar Nicholas II is crowned. The emergence of Lenin, his death in 1924, and the later contributions of Trotsky and Stalin give the viewer a sense of death, betrayal, and ideological devotion to the communist agenda. Rossif effectively uses scenes from the landmark 1929 film The Man With A Movie Camera by celebrated director Dziga Vertov. Rossif researched the film archives from several countries in his meticulous gathering of materials for this timely historical feature.
Cast
John Gielgud, Suzanne Flon, Pierre Vaneck, André Reybaz, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Peggy Ashcroft, Robert Rietti
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What is "October Revolution" about?
French director Frederic Rossif presents this historical documentary that coincided with the 50th anniversary of the Russian Revolution. Stock footage from both World Wars are included with 30 minutes of new scenes filmed especially for the project. The historical timeline is traced from the time Czar Nicholas II is crowned. The emergence of Lenin, his death in 1924, and the later contributions of Trotsky and Stalin give the viewer a sense of death, betrayal, and ideological devotion to the communist agenda. Rossif effectively uses scenes from the landmark 1929 film The Man With A Movie Camera by celebrated director Dziga Vertov. Rossif researched the film archives from several countries in his meticulous gathering of materials for this timely historical feature.
When was "October Revolution" released?
October Revolution was released in 1967.
Who stars in "October Revolution"?
The cast includes John Gielgud, Suzanne Flon, Pierre Vaneck, André Reybaz.
