Five Brides (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1930, Five Brides is a notable film.
What it’s about. During the Russian civil war, the Whites, that anti-Communist force that fought against the Bolsheviks during that period, capture a Jewish Ukranian village; the gang commander threatens a pogrom, and will kill everyone in the village unless the inhabitants agree to give to the White Officers five virgin girls in wedding dresses. Under such terrible pressure, the Jewish council of the town decides, full of sorrow and despair, to sacrifice their daughters to the drunken officers but fortunately and just in time, a detachment of partisans that belong to the Red Army, comes and frees the village.
Who’s in it. Five Brides stars Amvrosii Buchma as Iyosele / Leiyzere, Matviy Lyarov as Rural rich man and Stepan Shagaida.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Five Brides has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Five Brides page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Five Brides (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Five Brides change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Five Brides worth watching?
- Five Brides holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Five Brides?
- Five Brides stars Amvrosii Buchma, Matviy Lyarov and Stepan Shagaida.
- When was Five Brides released?
- Five Brides was released in 1930.