The White Eagle
The film is based on The Governor, a play by Leonid Andreyev. V.I. Kachalov plays the governor of a small Russian province who tries to treat the people under his authority with kindness and equanimity. But when a local factory goes on strike, the governor buckles under to pressure from the Tzar and orders the wholesale slaughter of the strikers. He pays for this betrayal of his trust with his life -- at the hands of a courageous Bolshevik spy.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Белый орёл |
| Year | 1928 |
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Genre | Drama, History |
| Director | Yakov Protazanov |
| Runtime | 67 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.9/10 (8 votes) |
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The White Eagle is an acquired taste at 4.9/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1928. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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