Shors (1939)
Drama
History
The year is 1919. German troops retreat from Ukraine. The Directory, the Ukrainian national government lead by Symon Petliura, takes control of Kyiv. Meanwhile, the Bolshevik division commanded by Mykola Shchors is marching on the capital. The Bolsheviks capture the cities of Vinnytsia, Zhmerynka, and others one by one, but lose Berdychiv to Petliura’s forces. They are demoralized by the defeat. By his personal example of courage and military skill, Shchors inspires the retreating Red troops and leads them to victory over the enemy.
Cast
Nikolay Shchors
Bozhenko
Commander Antonyuk
soldier
Weaver / Vinnichenko
Nastya
Petlyura
German Colonel
Old Woman
Isaac Tyshler
Mikhailyuk
Petro Chish
Wurm
Savka
Rogovenko
Severin Chernyak / Grandpa Chish
Crew
Director
Screenplay
Director of Photography
Director of Photography
Co-Director
Original Music Composer
