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When the Dead Awaken

19261h 7mAleksey Dmitriev

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The movie takes place in one of the Russian provincial cities during the Civil War. A local priest, together with the ex-estate manager buries count's treasures and disguises it as his nephew's funeral. And when his nephew Nikeshka Vonmiglasov, a former Wrangelian, suddenly appears, he understands that he can profit on his magical "resurrection".

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What is When the Dead Awaken (1926) about?

The movie takes place in one of the Russian provincial cities during the Civil War. A local priest, together with the ex-estate manager buries count's treasures and disguises it as his nephew's funeral. And when his nephew Nikeshka Vonmiglasov, a former Wrangelian, suddenly appears, he understands that he can profit on his magical "resurrection".

Who stars in When the Dead Awaken?

When the Dead Awaken stars Igor Ilyinsky (Nikeshka Vonmiglasov), Pyotr Repnin (Ardalion Medalionov, telegraph operator), Nikolai Vashkevich (Matvey, priest), Antonin Pankryshev (Deacon), I. Vysotsky (Menzurkin, village doctor). The film was directed by Aleksey Dmitriev.

How long is When the Dead Awaken?

When the Dead Awaken has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1926.

Where can I watch When the Dead Awaken?

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