A Sacrifice for the Emperor (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film
Released in 1991, A Sacrifice for the Emperor is a drama and history film directed by Roza Orynbasarova, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. The film is based on documentary facts and tells the story of an officer in the Japanese General Staff who received the task under the name of Captain Rybnikov to infiltrate the military circles of St.Petersburg. It was exposed after the famous Tsushima battle of 1904, when Japan destroyed the entire Russian Far Eastern fleet.
Who’s in it. A Sacrifice for the Emperor stars Aleksandr Sporykhin as Rybnikov, Sergey Kushakov as Shchavinskiy, Aleksey Guskov as Lyonechka and Leonid Voron as sleuth, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Sacrifice for the Emperor page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Sacrifice for the Emperor tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Sacrifice for the Emperor (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Sacrifice for the Emperor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in A Sacrifice for the Emperor?
- A Sacrifice for the Emperor stars Aleksandr Sporykhin, Sergey Kushakov, Aleksey Guskov, Leonid Voron and Svetlana Svirko.
- When was A Sacrifice for the Emperor released?
- A Sacrifice for the Emperor was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.