Cell No. 79 (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1930, Cell No. 79 is a drama film directed by Zakaria Berishvili, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. Maro is sentenced to prison for participating in the workers' unrest, his orphaned boy is adopted by a rich manufacturer. Years later, Maro learns that the prosecutor Mamulov, who is trying Maro's fellow revolutionaries, is his lost son. Maro asks him to lighten the sentence, but the prosecutor does not recognize the woman as his mother and throws him out of the house. At the trial, during the announcement of the death sentence, Maro will kill his son with a revolver.
Who’s in it. Cell No. 79 stars Nutsa Chkheidze as maro, Nikoloz Mamulashvili as Akakiy, Kohkta Karalashvili as ushangi and Shalva Gogolashvili, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Cell No. 79 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 Cell No. 79 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cell No. 79 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cell No. 79 (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cell No. 79 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cell No. 79 worth watching?
- Cell No. 79 holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cell No. 79?
- Cell No. 79 stars Nutsa Chkheidze, Nikoloz Mamulashvili, Kohkta Karalashvili, Shalva Gogolashvili and rusudan berishvili.
- When was Cell No. 79 released?
- Cell No. 79 was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.