The Cossacks
1928 · 1 h 32 min
George W. HillCast
John Gilbert 
Renée Adorée 
Ernest Torrence 
Nils Asther Paul Hurst 
Dale Fuller
Credits
Written by: 
Lev Tolstoy
Plot
Stirring romance, hard riding, desperate fighting with the Cossacks playing their game of war and chivalry. A mighty picturization of Count Leo Tolstoi's famous novel of the same name.
Sinekatalog’s take
The Cossacks (1928) is a American drama directed by George W. Hill. It stars John Gilbert, Renée Adorée and Ernest Torrence. It runs 92 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.8 / 10 (784 votes)
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