Dream of a Cossack (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1951, Dream of a Cossack is a drama and romance film directed by Yuli Raizman, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. Soviet filmmaker Yuri Raisman once more combines political dogma with solid entertainment values in Dream of a Cossack (aka Cavalier of the Golden Star). The title character, played by future director Sergei Bondarchuk (and billed for obscure reasons as Semyon Bondarchuk), is an ex-soldier who returns home to the Kuban region, there to take up life as a farmer. Instead, he galvanizes the local citizenry into participating in a massive construction project, which will result in a new power station and canal. Thus does Raisman offer an prime example of Russian collectivism while making it seem as though it had sprung from individual initiative. Dream of a Cossack is based on a popular novel by S. Babayefsky.
Who’s in it. Dream of a Cossack stars Sergey Bondarchuk, Anatoli Chemodurov, Кира Канаева and Boris Chirkov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Dream of a Cossack has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dream of a Cossack page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dream of a Cossack tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dream of a Cossack (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dream of a Cossack change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dream of a Cossack worth watching?
- Dream of a Cossack holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dream of a Cossack?
- Dream of a Cossack stars Sergey Bondarchuk, Anatoli Chemodurov, Кира Канаева, Boris Chirkov and Nikolai Komissarov.
- When was Dream of a Cossack released?
- Dream of a Cossack was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.