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The Volga Boatman

1926 · 120 min Drama
6.3 / 10 · TMDB

During the Russian Revolution Princess Vera, though betrothed to Prince Dimitri, is attracted to the peasant Feodor.

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Year 1926
Country United States of America
Genre Drama
Director Cecil B. DeMille
Runtime 120 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.3/10 (3 votes)

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The director constructs a grand narrative where personal desire collides with revolutionary upheaval. He relies on stark visual contrasts between opulence and hardship to explore themes of destiny and class defiance.

What lingers after the final reel is the sheer operatic force of the melodrama, amplified by expressive silent-era performances. The film remains a fascinating time capsule of Hollywood's view on Russian turmoil. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Cecil B. DeMille

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