The General Line (1929)
Original title: Старое и новое
The General Line is a 1929 Russian-language drama movie directed by Sergei Eisenstein and Grigori Aleksandrov, with a running time of 2h 5m. It stars Marfa Lapkina, M. Ivanin and Konstantin Vasilyev.
Also known as The Old and the New, The General Line illustrates Lenin’s stated imperative that the nation move from agrarian to industrial culture in an epic ode to farm-collectivization progress.
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What is The General Line about?
Also known as The Old and the New, The General Line illustrates Lenin’s stated imperative that the nation move from agrarian to industrial culture in an epic ode to farm-collectivization progress.
When was The General Line released?
The General Line was released on 25 September 1929.
How long is The General Line?
The General Line runs 2h 5m.
Who made The General Line?
The General Line was directed by Sergei Eisenstein and Grigori Aleksandrov.
Where can I watch The General Line?
The General Line is available on Fawesome, JustWatch TV, Kanopy, Public Domain Movies, Tubi TV and Amazon Video.
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Cast
- Marfa Lapkina as Marfa
- M. Ivanin as Marfa's son
- Konstantin Vasilyev as Tractor Driver
- Vasili Buzenkov as Secretary of the milk cooperative
- Nezhnikov as Miroshkin - Schoolmaster
- Chukamaryev as The butcher
- Ivan Yudin as Komsomolets
- E. Suhareva as Witch
- G. Matvei as Priest
- Lev Ivanov as Student (uncredited)
- Mikhail Gomorov
- Vyacheslav Gomolyaka