Persecution (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1989, Persecution is a history, drama and western film directed by Usenzhan Ibragimov, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. 20s south of Kyrgyzstan. Platoon commander Abysh Isaev arrives at the military garrison. His task, together with the red commander Valentin Ugryumov, is to stop the bloodshed and destruction perpetrated by Shaanazar’s Basmach detachment, and to return the farmers to their homes.
Who’s in it. Persecution stars Sakybek Karabayev as Isaev, Andrey Gradov as Ugryumov, Shukhrat Irgashev as Shanazar and Edilbek Chokubaev as Tadjibay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Persecution sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Persecution page.
If you liked it. Fans of Persecution tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Persecution (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Persecution change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Persecution worth watching?
- Persecution holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history, drama and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Persecution?
- Persecution stars Sakybek Karabayev, Andrey Gradov, Shukhrat Irgashev, Edilbek Chokubaev and Lev Prygunov.
- When was Persecution released?
- Persecution was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.