The Cossacks (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1961, The Cossacks is a drama film directed by Vasily Pronin, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Historical drama based on the eponymous novel by Leo Tolstoy. Junker Olenin, a representative of St.Petersburg's golden youth, is traveling from St.Petersburg to the Caucasus in search of romance. His regiment is stationed in the Cossack village. Here he falls in love with the beautiful Maryana and is ready to marry her, but she loves the Cossack Lukashka and is not going to exchange him for the master...
Who’s in it. The Cossacks stars Leonid Gubanov as Dmitri Olenin, Boris Andreyev as Yeroshka, Zinaida Kirienko as Maryana and Eduard Bredun as Lukashka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Cossacks has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cossacks page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cossacks tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cossacks (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Cossacks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Cossacks worth watching?
- The Cossacks holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cossacks?
- The Cossacks stars Leonid Gubanov, Boris Andreyev, Zinaida Kirienko, Eduard Bredun and Boris Novikov.
- When was The Cossacks released?
- The Cossacks was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.