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The Minaret of Death

The Minaret of Death

Dec 25, 1924 · 1h 3m

Director

Vyacheslav Viskovsky

Overview

Based on an old Bukharan mythical tale from the 16th century. Dzhemal, daughter of the Khiva khan, and her milk sister Selekha set off from Bukhara to Khiva. On the way the caravan is attacked by robbers. The ataman of the gang Kur-bashi is struck by Dzhemal's beauty, but the girl rejects the brigand's love. His concubine Gul-Saryk, jealous of her new rival, helps the girls escape...

About The Minaret of Death

What is The Minaret of Death about?

Based on an old Bukharan mythical tale from the 16th century. Dzhemal, daughter of the Khiva khan, and her milk sister Selekha set off from Bukhara to Khiva. On the way the caravan is attacked by robbers. The ataman of the gang Kur-bashi is struck by Dzhemal's beauty, but the girl rejects the brigand's love. His concubine Gul-Saryk, jealous of her new rival, helps the girls escape...

When was The Minaret of Death released?

The Minaret of Death was released on December 25, 1924.

How long is The Minaret of Death?

The Minaret of Death runs 1 hour 3 minutes (63 minutes).

Who directed The Minaret of Death?

The Minaret of Death was directed by Vyacheslav Viskovsky.

Who is in the cast of The Minaret of Death?

The cast of The Minaret of Death includes Nadezhda Vendelin (Dzhemal), Valentina Baranova (Selekha), Oleg Frelikh (Kur-Bashi), Khalil Abzhalilov (Kur-Bashi) and Olga Spirova (Gyul-Saryk).

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