Caprice of Catherine ІІ (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film
Released in 1928, Caprice of Catherine ІІ is a notable film.
What it’s about. The film is based on V. Yurezanskyi’s novel The Missing Village about the struggle of Ukrainian Cossacks for their freedom during the reign of Catherine II. Free Cossacks from the village of Turbai in Poltava region, who were included in registers of Myrhorod Pact, suddenly find out that at the order of Catherine II they become the property of the Ukrainian landlord, pan Bazylevskyi. He treats Cossacks like his usual serfs. Cossacks ask the empress for help, but receive no reply. Then, they rebel and set Bazylevskyi’s estate on fire. The owner and his family die during the fire. The vengeance of the Russian empress is terrible, as dozens of Cossacks are beaten to death, and the village of Turbai is doomed to destruction. The film is lost.
Who’s in it. Caprice of Catherine ІІ stars Oleksii Kharlamov as Proshka and Yuri Chernyshov as Ivan Bazylevskyi.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Caprice of Catherine ІІ page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Caprice of Catherine ІІ (1928)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Caprice of Catherine ІІ change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Caprice of Catherine ІІ?
- Caprice of Catherine ІІ stars Oleksii Kharlamov and Yuri Chernyshov.
- When was Caprice of Catherine ІІ released?
- Caprice of Catherine ІІ was released in 1928.