Characters & Themes
The Cossacks (1928) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1928 · 92 mins · English
- Directed by
- George W. Hill
- Starring
- Paul Hurst, John Gilbert, Mary Alden, Lou Costello, Dale Fuller, Nils Asther
Set against the rugged Caucasus, the film follows a stirring romance amid hard‑riding cavalry and desperate battles, depicting Cossack life with its blend of war and chivalry. It offers a vivid, faithful picturization of Leo Tolstoy’s celebrated novel, bringing its passionate characters and stark frontier to the screen.
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