Legend of Rustam

Legend of Rustam

1972 · 147 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama, History, Adventure, Family, Fantasy

An epic legend about the exploits of the legendary hero Rustam - a brave warrior who is always ready to come to the aid of those who need her. The story is based on Ferdowsi's poem "Shah-Nam". The first part of the "Exploits of Rustam" dilogy, which is continued by the film "Rustam and Suhrab" (1972).

Directed by Boris Kimyagarov · Written by Grigoriy Koltunov

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