Heroes of Shipka

Heroes of Shipka was the first solo effort for Soviet director Sergei Vasilyev, who had previously collaborated with his late brother Georgi. The film is set in 1887 during the pivotal battle between the Russians and the Turks at the Shipka Pass. Stressing the solidarity of the Soviet states, tribute is paid to the courageous Bulgarian volunteers who helped the Russians fend off their mutual enemy.

Genre:

War, Drama, History

Duration:

123 min

Actor:

Ivan Pereverzev, Viktor Avdyushko, Georgiy Yumatov

Quality:

HD

Director:

Sergey Vasilev

Release:

1955

Country:

Bulgaria, Soviet Union

IMDb:

5.3