The Golden Gates (1971): cast, story & where to watch

1971 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 1971, The Golden Gates is a tv movie and documentary film directed by Yuliya Solntseva, running about 80 minutes.

What it’s about. The film-remembrance of the creative fate of the Ukrainian Soviet film director Alexander Dovzhenko, shot on his diaries. It has his statements about his work, about the role of the artist in society, his plans and sources of inspiration, his artistic style and the peculiarities of his worldview. Used excerpts from his films and documentary footage taken during the director's life, as well as filmed fragments of the unfinished scripts " The Death of the Gods” and “Tsar”.

Who’s in it. The Golden Gates stars Roman Tkachuk as God / Peasant, Mykola Hrynko as Bishop, Pyotr Shcherbakov as Gordei Truba and Valentina Telichkina as Madonna, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Golden Gates has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Golden Gates page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Golden Gates tend to enjoy Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, Steven Universe: The Movie and Twin Peaks.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Golden Gates (1971)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Golden Gates change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Golden Gates worth watching?
The Golden Gates holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy tv movie and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Golden Gates?
The Golden Gates stars Roman Tkachuk, Mykola Hrynko, Pyotr Shcherbakov, Valentina Telichkina and Nikolai Gubenko.
When was The Golden Gates released?
The Golden Gates was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.