The Yellow Ticket (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1928, The Yellow Ticket is a drama film directed by Fyodor Otsep, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Jacob, a farmer, returns from the war to his wife Marie and begs the landlord baron for a plot of land to rent. The Baron grants the request, but only for a barren, rocky, useless acreage. The pair struggle to make do on this land, but then the Baron demands that Maria leave her husband to serve as wet nurse to his married daughter Anya's new baby, on threat of eviction. While nursing the daughter's baby, Maria receives unwelcome attentions from the daughter's husband, and a scandal erupts, ruining Maria in her husband's eyes. When she escapes from her employers and seeks to return home, the police give her the yellow passport signifying a prostitute, further degrading her. She approaches home, unsure of the reception that awaits her.
Who’s in it. The Yellow Ticket stars Anna Sten as Maria, young farmer's wife, Ivan Koval-Samborskyi as Jacob, Vladimir Fogel as Anya's husband and Anel Sudakevich as Anya - Baron's married daughter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Yellow Ticket 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 The Yellow Ticket page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Yellow Ticket tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Yellow Ticket (1928)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Yellow Ticket change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Yellow Ticket worth watching?
- The Yellow Ticket holds an audience score of 6.6 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 Yellow Ticket?
- The Yellow Ticket stars Anna Sten, Ivan Koval-Samborskyi, Vladimir Fogel, Anel Sudakevich and Mikhail Narokov.
- When was The Yellow Ticket released?
- The Yellow Ticket was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.