Bela (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1927, Bela is a drama, adventure and romance film directed by Vladimir Barsky, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Pechorin is deprived of the officer’s rank and gets transferred to one of the mountain villages of the Caucasus. He gets bored of the everyday life and starts looking for fun. He promises Azamat to help him steal Kazbich’s horse if the former allows Pechorin to marry his sister Bela. Soon Pechorin gets annoyed by Bela’s presence. Kazbich, insulted by the theft of his horse kills Bela. Coldblooded Pechorin is hardly moved by this news.
Who’s in it. Bela stars Nikolai Prozorovsky as Pechorin, Tina Machavariani as Bela, Iliko Merabishvili as Azamat and Aleksandre Takaishvili as Kazbich.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Bela has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bela page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bela tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bela (1927)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bela change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bela worth watching?
- Bela holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bela?
- Bela stars Nikolai Prozorovsky, Tina Machavariani, Iliko Merabishvili and Aleksandre Takaishvili.
- When was Bela released?
- Bela was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.