Shepherd and Czar

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Shepherd and Czar

1935

1h 30m

9.0(1 votes)

Drama

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Inspired by communist slogans, a simple shepherd named Ivan takes part in the Russian Civil War and becomes a decorated officer of the Red Army.

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Николай Баталов

Unknown Role

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Владимир Уральский

Student

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Евгения Рогулина

Ivan's wife

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