The Legend of the Suram Fortress
1985, Georgian. Directed by Sergei Parajanov & David Abashidze.
A film version of a well-known Georgian folk-tale. A young boy has to be immured into the walls of a fortress in order to stop it from crumbling to pieces.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Georgian
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Legend of the Suram Fortress is streaming on Klassiki in India.
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Cast & crew
- Sergei ParajanovDirector
- David AbashidzeDirector
- Veriko AnjaparidzeFortune Teller
- Dudukhana TserodzeOsman-Agha's Mother
- David AbashidzeOsman-Agha / Simon
- Sofiko ChiaureliVardo
- Zura KipshidzeDurmish-Khan
- Levan UchaneishviliZurab
- Tamari TsitsishviliCast
- Leila AlibegashviliYoung Vardo
- Mzia ArabuliCast
- Paata BaratashviliCast
- Gia BurjanadzeCast
- Maia AbaishviliCast
Details
- Released
- 1 December 1985
- Original title
- ამბავი სურამის ციხისა
- Country
- Soviet Union
- Written by
- Vaja Gigashvili
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What The Legend of the Suram Fortress is based on
The Legend of the Suram Fortress is adapted from a myths, legends or folklore.
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The Legend of the Suram Fortress: quick answers
Is The Legend of the Suram Fortress worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Legend of the Suram Fortress?
The Legend of the Suram Fortress runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Does The Legend of the Suram Fortress have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Legend of the Suram Fortress. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Legend of the Suram Fortress parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Legend of the Suram Fortress yet.
Which OTT platform is The Legend of the Suram Fortress on?
The Legend of the Suram Fortress is streaming on Klassiki in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Legend of the Suram Fortress?
If you liked The Legend of the Suram Fortress, try Radium Girls, The Boy in the Woods, The Book of Daniel.
Who directed The Legend of the Suram Fortress?
The Legend of the Suram Fortress (1985) was directed by Sergei Parajanov and David Abashidze and stars Veriko Anjaparidze, Dudukhana Tserodze, David Abashidze.
What is The Legend of the Suram Fortress based on?
The Legend of the Suram Fortress is adapted from a myths, legends or folklore.