October Revolution (Révolution d'octobre) 56 years old

French director Frederic Rossif presents this historical documentary that coincided with the 50th anniversary of the Russian Revolution. Stock footage from both World Wars are included with 30 minutes of new scenes filmed especially for the project. The historical timeline is traced from the time Czar Nicholas II is crowned. The emergence of Lenin, his death in 1924, and the later contributions of Trotsky and Stalin give the viewer a sense of death, betrayal, and ideological devotion to the communist agenda. Rossif effectively uses scenes from the landmark 1929 film The Man With A Movie Camera by celebrated director Dziga Vertov. Rossif researched the film archives from several countries in his meticulous gathering of materials for this timely historical feature.

Credits

October Revolution Cast

Name Character
Jean-Pierre Cassel He was 34, 74 years old when he died
John Gielgud He was 63, 96 years old when he died
Robert Rietti He was 44, 92 years old when he died
Suzanne Flon She was 49, 87 years old when she died
Pierre Vaneck He was 36, 78 years old when he died
André Reybaz He was 44, 66 years old when he died
Peggy Ashcroft She was 59, 83 years old when she died

October Revolution Crew

Name Department
Frédéric Rossif as Director. He was 45 (67) years old when He died Directing
October Revolution poster
October Revolution (56 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, October 11, 1967