Governor (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1991, Governor is a drama and history film directed by Vladimir Makeranets, running about 69 minutes.
What it’s about. Striking workers with their wives and children gathered in front of the governor's house. The crowd is noisy, they are trying to rip off the governor's shoulder straps, his assistants have difficulty pulling him out of the crowd and taking him into the house. Stones are flying through the windows. The governor goes out onto the balcony and takes out a handkerchief. The soldiers standing in the cordon are nervous, and a careless wave of the governor’s handkerchief is interpreted as an order to open fire. As a result, 47 people die. The governor, as a true patriot, cannot fight against his people. And having become, willingly or unwillingly, the culprit of the death of people, he awaits inevitable retribution for this.
Who’s in it. Governor stars Boris Khimichev as губернатор, Ivan Krasko, Sergei Varchuk and Alexandr Volkhonsky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Governor has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Governor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Governor tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Governor (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Governor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Governor worth watching?
- Governor holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Governor?
- Governor stars Boris Khimichev, Ivan Krasko, Sergei Varchuk, Alexandr Volkhonsky and Vyacheslav Kirilichev.
- When was Governor released?
- Governor was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.