Volga in Flames

Volga in Flames

1934 · 78 min · ★ 6.4 · War, Drama

Lieutenant Orloff, a recently graduated Russian officier, is making his way across the snow-covered steppes to the garrison where he is to be stationed. He comes across a man who has lost his way in the blizzard and takes him to the safety of an inn. Arriving at the garrison, Orloff meets and falls immediately in love with Macha, the daughter of his commander. The town is suddenly attacked by a hoard of bandits who claims to be the true Tsar of Russia.

Directed by Viktor Tourjansky · Written by Alexander Pushkin

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