Surrender (1927): cast, story & where to watch

1927 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1927, Surrender is an action, drama and romance film directed by Edward Sloman, running about 78 minutes.

What it’s about. Lea Lyon, the daughter of a rabbi, lives happily with her father in their Gulicinu village, but there are rumblings of war. Soon, the village is overrun with the Imperial troops of the Russian Czar, with Constantine in Imperial command. He is attracted by the beauty of Lea and commands her to come to his quarters. She refuses and he is outraged. He orders the townspeople barred behind their doors and the village burned. Though she loves her honor above everything else, she can not bear to see the villagers suffer, and makes the lonely walk through the village to the Inn.

Who’s in it. Surrender stars Mary Philbin as Lea Lyon, Ivan Mosjoukine as Constantine, Otto Matieson as Joshua and Nigel De Brulier as Rabbi Mendel Lyon, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Surrender 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 Surrender page.

If you liked it. Fans of Surrender tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Surrender (1927)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Surrender change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Surrender worth watching?
Surrender holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Surrender?
Surrender stars Mary Philbin, Ivan Mosjoukine, Otto Matieson, Nigel De Brulier and Otto Fries.
When was Surrender released?
Surrender was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.