Chapayev (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1934, Chapayev is a drama, war and history film directed by Sergey Vasilev, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. This film is based on the book about Vasili Ivanovich Chapaev (1887 - 1919) who was in real life the Commander of the 25th Division of the Red Army. Chapaev is an uneducated peasant and a decorated hero in the World War I and later in the Russian Civil War, that followed the Russian revolution. This man of action is fighting on the side of the poor people. His troops consist of peasants, just like him. Unable to write, he can brilliantly demonstrate various battle tactics by moving potatoes on the table. He is street smart. He never lost a battle against the experienced Generals of the Tzar's Army.
Who’s in it. Chapayev stars Boris Babochkin as Chapayev, Leonid Kmit as Petka, Varvara Myasnikova as Anka and Boris Blinov as Furmanov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Chapayev has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Klassiki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chapayev page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chapayev tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chapayev (1934)?
- In US, Chapayev is available to stream on Klassiki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chapayev worth watching?
- Chapayev holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chapayev?
- Chapayev stars Boris Babochkin, Leonid Kmit, Varvara Myasnikova, Boris Blinov and Illarion Pevtsov.
- When was Chapayev released?
- Chapayev was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.