Moon on the Left (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1929, Moon on the Left is a notable film directed by Aleksandr Ivanov.
What it’s about. The main character, the chairman of the district revolutionary tribunal, Comrade Kovalev, believes that a true revolutionary should have only one love - revolution. And women, especially attractive ones, are a great hindrance to Comrade Kovalev. But he is unable to connect theory with practice. Love overcomes the ridiculous prejudices of the hero, who along the way achieves his real victory - the defeat of the White bandit gang...
Who’s in it. Moon on the Left stars Vasiliy Chudakov as Kovalyov, Nikolai Cherkasov as Kalugin, Boris Chirkov as Orskiy and Zoya Valevskaya as Karpinskaya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Moon on the Left 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 Moon on the Left page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Moon on the Left (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Moon on the Left change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Moon on the Left worth watching?
- Moon on the Left holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Moon on the Left?
- Moon on the Left stars Vasiliy Chudakov, Nikolai Cherkasov, Boris Chirkov, Zoya Valevskaya and Mikhail Lomakin.
- When was Moon on the Left released?
- Moon on the Left was released in 1929.