Cross and Mauser

Overview

The film takes place during the pre-revolutionary years and the initial period of the Soviet regime. At a monastery shelter in one of Russia's western towns, orphan Yulka gives birth to a son from the shepherd Jerome. Matron of the shelter Pavlikha as directed by the father kills the newborn baby and disposes of the corpse in the Jewish Quarter. The Black Hundreds are spreading the rumor that the murder was committed by the Jews for ritual purposes. Mayhem arises which is supported by the authorities of the city. The church refuses to shelter Jews fleeing from the violent thugs.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

November 8, 1925

Original language

Russian

Countries

Soviet Union

Production

Goskino USSR,Goskino

Cast

Nikolay Kutuzov,Nina Li,Aleksey Pirogov,Naum Rogozhin,T. Sinitsyna,V. Kiselyova,Vladimir Kriger,M. Strikovskiy,Karl Gurnyak,Yevgeni Chervyakovand 5 more

Director

Vladimir Gardin

Writer

Lev Nikulin

Cinematography

Aleksandr Levitsky,Aleksandr Stanke

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0015998