Storm Over Asia
Pudovokin's Remarkable Film Of The East In Revolt
1928 2h 7m
In 1918 a young and simple Mongol herdsman and trapper is cheated out of a valuable fox fur by a European capitalist fur trader. Ostracized from the trading post, he escapes to the hills after brawling with the trader who cheated him. In 1920 he becomes a Soviet partisan, and helps the partisans fight for the Soviets against the occupying British army. However he is captured by the British when they try to requisition cattle from the herdsmen at the same time as the commandant meets with a reincarnated Grand Lama. After the trapper is shot, the army discovers an amulet that suggests he is a direct descendant of Genghis Khan. They find him still alive, so the army restores his health and plans to use him as the head of a puppet regime. The trapper is thus thrust into prominence as he is placed in charge of the puppet government. By the end, however, the "puppet" turns against his masters in an outburst of fury.
Movie Details
| Original title | Потомок Чингисхана |
|---|---|
| Release date | Nov 10, 1928 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | RU |
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Keywords | silent film, partisan, fur trapping, mongol |
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What is Storm Over Asia about?
In 1918 a young and simple Mongol herdsman and trapper is cheated out of a valuable fox fur by a European capitalist fur trader. Ostracized from the trading post, he escapes to the hills after brawling with the trader who cheated him. In 1920 he becomes a Soviet partisan, and helps the partisans fight for the Soviets against the occupying British army. However he is captured by the British when they try to requisition cattle from the herdsmen at the same time as the commandant meets with a reincarnated Grand Lama. After the trapper is shot, the army discovers an amulet that suggests he is a direct descendant of Genghis Khan. They find him still alive, so the army restores his health and plans to use him as the head of a puppet regime. The trapper is thus thrust into prominence as he is placed in charge of the puppet government. By the end, however, the "puppet" turns against his masters in an outburst of fury.
When was Storm Over Asia released?
Storm Over Asia was released on Nov 10, 1928 (status: Released).
Who directed Storm Over Asia?
Vsevolod Pudovkin directed Storm Over Asia.
What is the TMDB rating of Storm Over Asia?
Storm Over Asia has a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 from 66 votes.