Taras Shevchenko (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1951, Taras Shevchenko is a drama and history film directed by Igor Savchenko, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. Growing up in a Ukrainian peasant family, knowing all hardships of serf life, young artist and poet Taras Shevchenko in the years of study clearly identifies the meaning of true art, which is to serve the interests of the people. The poems of Shevchenko are imbued with love for the common people. Fiery freedom-loving creativity of Taras Shevchenko is known throughout Russia. Nicholas I exiles the poet to the distant Caspian fort where he is to serve as an ordinary soldier and is banned from writing or drawing. In the poet's difficult days he has the support of Ukrainian soldier Skobelev, Polish revolutionary Sierakowski, captain Kosarev and the commandant of the fortress, Uskov. For the sake of his release Chernyshevsky and Dobrolyubov are hard at work. And so, the sick and aged Shevchenko is finally free. Together with Chernyshevsky and Dobrolyubov, he dreams of a bright future of the motherland, when the Russian and Ukrainian peoples throw off the chains of slavery.
Who’s in it. Taras Shevchenko stars Sergey Bondarchuk as Taras Shevchenko, Vladimir Chestnokov as Nikolay Chernyshevsky, Nikolai Timofeyev as Nikolay Dobrolyubov and Gnat Yura as Mikhail Shchepkin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Taras Shevchenko has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Taras Shevchenko page.
If you liked it. Fans of Taras Shevchenko tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Taras Shevchenko (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Taras Shevchenko change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Taras Shevchenko worth watching?
- Taras Shevchenko holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Taras Shevchenko?
- Taras Shevchenko stars Sergey Bondarchuk, Vladimir Chestnokov, Nikolai Timofeyev, Gnat Yura and Ivan Pereverzev.
- When was Taras Shevchenko released?
- Taras Shevchenko was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.