Great Citizen (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1938, Great Citizen is a drama and history film directed by Fridrikh Ermler, running about 252 minutes.
What it’s about. A biography drama about Sergey Kirov, a prominent early Bolshevik leader in the Soviet Union.
Who’s in it. Great Citizen stars Nikolai Bogolyubov as Shakhov - the great citizen, Ivan Bersenev as Kartashov - the conspirator, Oleg Zhakov as Borovsky - the accomplice and Zoya Fyodorova as Nadya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Great Citizen has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Great Citizen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Great Citizen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Great Citizen (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Great Citizen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Great Citizen worth watching?
- Great Citizen holds an audience score of 5.4 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 Great Citizen?
- Great Citizen stars Nikolai Bogolyubov, Ivan Bersenev, Oleg Zhakov, Zoya Fyodorova and Boris Poslavsky.
- When was Great Citizen released?
- Great Citizen was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 252 minutes.