Semyon Dezhnyov (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1983, Semyon Dezhnyov is an adventure and history film directed by Nikolai Gusarov, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. Veliky Ustyug at the beginning of the 17th century. Semyon Dezhnyov falls in love with the daughter of a rich merchant — Avdotya, but the groom is poor. The girl's father sets a condition: Dezhnyov must go to Siberia and get rich — only then will he receive consent to marry. Dezhnyov agrees and leaves for Siberia. Although he passes the test, he does not return to Avdotya. He finds a strait "from a warm sea to a cold one": from the mouth of the Kolyma he swims to the Pacific Ocean and opens the strait between the continents.
Who’s in it. Semyon Dezhnyov stars Aleksei Buldakov as Semyon Dezhnyov, Leonid Nevedomsky as Mikhailo Stadukhin, Viktor Grigoryuk as Gerasim Ankudinov and Margarita Borisova as Abakayada, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Semyon Dezhnyov has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Semyon Dezhnyov page.
If you liked it. Fans of Semyon Dezhnyov tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Semyon Dezhnyov (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Semyon Dezhnyov change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Semyon Dezhnyov worth watching?
- Semyon Dezhnyov holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Semyon Dezhnyov?
- Semyon Dezhnyov stars Aleksei Buldakov, Leonid Nevedomsky, Viktor Grigoryuk, Margarita Borisova and Ivan Krasko.
- When was Semyon Dezhnyov released?
- Semyon Dezhnyov was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.