A Life for a Life (1916): cast, story & where to watch
1916 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1916, A Life for a Life is a drama film directed by Yevgeni Bauer, running about 67 minutes.
What it’s about. Wealthy Mrs. Khromova has a natural daughter, Musya, and an adopted daughter, Nata. The merchant Zhurov is in love with Nata, and hopes to marry her, but she is non-committal.
Who’s in it. A Life for a Life stars Vera Kholodnaya as Nata Khromova, Olga Rakhmanova as Mrs. Khromova, Lidiya Koreneva as Musya Khromova and Ivane Perestiani as Zhurov, the Merchant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, A Life for a Life has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Klassiki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Life for a Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Life for a Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Life for a Life (1916)?
- In US, A Life for a Life is available to stream on Klassiki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Life for a Life worth watching?
- A Life for a Life holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Life for a Life?
- A Life for a Life stars Vera Kholodnaya, Olga Rakhmanova, Lidiya Koreneva, Ivane Perestiani and Vitold Polonsky.
- When was A Life for a Life released?
- A Life for a Life was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.