Purga (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1927, Purga is a drama film directed by Cheslav Sabinsky, running about 46 minutes.
What it’s about. Siberia. 1919 The retreating intervention detachments and the English expedition leave the mines. A snowstorm begins. English engineer Henry and his fiancee Ollan, the daughter of the company director, are lagging behind. After much wandering, the heroes come across the winter quarters of the Russian partisan Vladimir. While waiting out the bad weather, the heroes will be forced to live together for some time. Ollan will be convinced of the worthlessness of his chosen one and the courageous, energetic Vladimir will become her husband. And ahead is spring and painful thoughts: to stay with your loved one in this country or return to your homeland?
Who’s in it. Purga stars Gennadi Michurin as Vladimir Gurov, partisan leader, Fyodor Bogdanov as Yeremka, Zoya Valevskaya as Ollan Stevens and Yevgeni Boronikhin as Henry Budhouse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Purga has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Purga page.
If you liked it. Fans of Purga tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Purga (1927)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Purga change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Purga worth watching?
- Purga holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Purga?
- Purga stars Gennadi Michurin, Fyodor Bogdanov, Zoya Valevskaya, Yevgeni Boronikhin and Mikhail Putyata.
- When was Purga released?
- Purga was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 46 minutes.