The White Eagle (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1928, The White Eagle is a drama and history film directed by Yakov Protazanov, running about 67 minutes.
What it’s about. The film is based on The Governor, a play by Leonid Andreyev. V.I. Kachalov plays the governor of a small Russian province who tries to treat the people under his authority with kindness and equanimity. But when a local factory goes on strike, the governor buckles under to pressure from the Tzar and orders the wholesale slaughter of the strikers. He pays for this betrayal of his trust with his life -- at the hands of a courageous Bolshevik spy.
Who’s in it. The White Eagle stars Anna Sten, Vasiliy Kachalov, Vsevolod Meyerhold and Ivan Chuvelyov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The White Eagle 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 White Eagle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The White Eagle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The White Eagle (1928)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The White Eagle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The White Eagle worth watching?
- The White Eagle holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The White Eagle?
- The White Eagle stars Anna Sten, Vasiliy Kachalov, Vsevolod Meyerhold, Ivan Chuvelyov and Andrey Petrovsky.
- When was The White Eagle released?
- The White Eagle was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.