October Revolution (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film
Released in 1967, October Revolution is a documentary film directed by Frédéric Rossif, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. French director Frederic Rossif presents this historical documentary that coincided with the 50th anniversary of the Russian Revolution. Stock footage from both World Wars are included with 30 minutes of new scenes filmed especially for the project. The historical timeline is traced from the time Czar Nicholas II is crowned. The emergence of Lenin, his death in 1924, and the later contributions of Trotsky and Stalin give the viewer a sense of death, betrayal, and ideological devotion to the communist agenda. Rossif effectively uses scenes from the landmark 1929 film The Man With A Movie Camera by celebrated director Dziga Vertov. Rossif researched the film archives from several countries in his meticulous gathering of materials for this timely historical feature.
Who’s in it. October Revolution stars John Gielgud as Narrator (voice), Suzanne Flon as Narrator (French version) (voice), Pierre Vaneck as Narrator (French version) (voice) and André Reybaz as Narrator (French version) (voice), among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch October Revolution page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch October Revolution (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for October Revolution change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in October Revolution?
- October Revolution stars John Gielgud, Suzanne Flon, Pierre Vaneck, André Reybaz and Jean-Pierre Cassel.
- When was October Revolution released?
- October Revolution was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.