Defence Counsel Sedov (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1988, Defence Counsel Sedov is a drama film directed by Evgeny Tsymbal.
What it’s about. Late one evening in Moscow in 1937, Defence Counsel Sedov hears a knock at the door. Three women whose agronomist husbands have been sentenced to death for alleged sabotage beg him to take on the seemingly hopeless task of saving them. Sedov embarks upon a succession of encounters with increasingly powerful officials, gradually persuading them to look at the case anew. But the highest authorities are not so easily outmanoeuvered, and Sedov becomes canonised as a Stalinist zealot, with the film building inexorably to its chilling triple climax.
Who’s in it. Defence Counsel Sedov stars Vladimir Ilin, Albina Matveyeva, Tamara Chernova and Татьяна Рогозина, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Defence Counsel Sedov has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Defence Counsel Sedov page.
If you liked it. Fans of Defence Counsel Sedov tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Defence Counsel Sedov (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Defence Counsel Sedov change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Defence Counsel Sedov worth watching?
- Defence Counsel Sedov holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Defence Counsel Sedov?
- Defence Counsel Sedov stars Vladimir Ilin, Albina Matveyeva, Tamara Chernova, Татьяна Рогозина and Vatslav Dvorzhetsky.
- When was Defence Counsel Sedov released?
- Defence Counsel Sedov was released in 1988.