Battleship Potemkin

1925 NR 1h 15m 7.9

In the midst of the Russian Revolution of 1905, the crew of the battleship Potemkin mutiny against the brutal, tyrannical regime of the vessel's officers. The resulting street demonstration in Odessa brings on a police massacre.

Based on the historical events the movie tells the story of a riot at the battleship Potemkin. What started as a protest strike when the crew was given rotten meat for dinner ended in a riot. The sailors raised the red flag and tried to ignite the revolution in their home port Odessa.

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Info about Battleship Potemkin

Studio(s): Mosfilm, Goskino USSR

Originally Released: United States on Dec 24, 1925

Box Office Gross: $45,100.00

Genres: Drama, History, War, Thriller