In the center of the film - two lives, two destinies. A simple, illiterate soldier Vostrikov of the Tsar's Army during the years of Soviet power grew into a devoted fighter of the revolution, he became a general of the Soviet Army, respected by all. A guards officer, a brilliant prince Naschyokin, who fought against Soviet power, emigrated from his native country and eventually became a lackey in a port restaurant.
Released: Oct 16, 1961
Runtime: 196 minutes
Stars: Nikolai Rybnikov, Vyacheslav Tikhonov, Ella Nechayeva, Lev Polyakov, Stanislav Chekan, Vladimir Druzhnikov
Crew: Leonid Lukov (Director), Aleksei Kapler (Writer), Dzhon Ter-Tatevosyan (Music), Mikhail Kirillov (Director of Photography), Yakov Rivosh (Costume Design)