When The Dead Awaken
The movie takes place in one of the Russian provincial cities during the Civil War. A local priest, together with the ex-estate manager buries count's treasures and disguises it as his nephew's funeral. And when his nephew Nikeshka Vonmiglasov, a former Wrangelian, suddenly appears, he understands that he can profit on his magical "resurrection".
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Когда пробуждаются мертвые |
| Year | 1926 |
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Aleksey Dmitriev |
| Runtime | 67 min. |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
When The Dead Awaken is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1926. 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
Igor Ilyinsky
Nikeshka Vonmiglasov
Pyotr Repnin
Ardalion Medalionov, telegraph operator
Nikolai Vashkevich
Matvey, priest
Antonin Pankryshev
Deacon
I. Vysotsky
Menzurkin, village doctor
Yevdokia Solovyova
Christophora, deacon's daughter
F. Tavridi
Arsenich
A. Petrov
Former count's property manager
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