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A Prisoner in the Caucasus

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on BBC Two England

Based on a short story by Tolstoy, set in the 1850s when imperialist Russia was dealing with insurgents in the Caucasus, this film is a celebration of endurance.
Against a wild and mountainous landscape two men, captive and captor, Imperialist officer and brigand chief, confront each other in a battle of wills.

Contributors

Based on a story by:
Leo Tolstoy
Story told by:
Alan Dobie
English Adaptation:
Peggy Miller
Director:
George Kalatozishvili
Produced by:
Soviet Television
Ivan Zhilin:
Yuri Nazarov
Dina:
Lyalya Osheverova
Abdul-Murad:
Givi Chuguashvili
Alexei Kostylin:
Vladimir Solodnikov
Source: Radio Times

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