← ← Back
Movie poster: Pugachev (1979)
🎬 Movie

Pugachev

1979 · 147 min Drama History
4.6 / 10 · TMDB

Don Cossack Emelyan Pugachev says goodbye to his wife and children and goes to run. The elder Filaret blesses him to lead a rebellion under the name of Peter III of Russia. The insurgents dealt with the feudal lords cruelly. Queen Catherine the Great directs troops against the rioters. Traitors betray Emelyan, and now he is being transported across Russia in an iron cage.

Watch online

Click to play

📋 Film Details

Original Title Емельян Пугачев
Year 1979
Country Soviet Union
Genre Drama, History
Director Alexey Saltykov
Runtime 147 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.6/10 (8 votes)

📺 Where to Watch

Checking availability...

🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Pugachev is an acquired taste at 4.6/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1979. 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.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

🎬 Similar Movies

No streaming sources found

💬 Audience Reviews

Write a Review

Quick rating — tap to vote:

Or write a full review:

0/2000