Heroes of Shipka

Overview

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.

Cast

Ivan Pereverzev

Katorgin

Viktor Avdyushko

Osnobishin

Georgiy Yumatov

Cossack Sashko Kozir

Konstantin Sorokin

Makar Lizyuta

Apostol Karamitev

Petka

Evgeniy Samoylov

Gen. Skobolov

Petko Karlukovsky

Zheni Bozhinova

Boyka

Stefan Pejchev

Panayot

Nikolai Simonov