The Black Captain (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1973, The Black Captain is a drama, war and adventure film directed by Oleg Lentsius, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The year is 1919. General Denikin has concentrated his troops in one of the port cities in southern Russia. But the Black Captain, the commander of the red-green partisan detachment, decided to drive him out of his zone and from time to time began to arrange all sorts of dirty tricks in the Denikin camp, attracting the attention of not only Denikin's blood enemy, but also the Bolshevik underground, which had long been following his successes...
Who’s in it. The Black Captain stars Aleksandr Goloborodko, Irina Borisova, Les Serdyuk and Evgeniy Gvozdyov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Black Captain 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 The Black Captain page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Captain tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Captain (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Black Captain change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Black Captain worth watching?
- The Black Captain holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Black Captain?
- The Black Captain stars Aleksandr Goloborodko, Irina Borisova, Les Serdyuk, Evgeniy Gvozdyov and Silviya Sergeichikova.
- When was The Black Captain released?
- The Black Captain was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.