Arsenal
1929, RU. Directed by Alexander Dovzhenko.
A soldier returns to Kyiv after surviving a train crash and encounters clashes between nationalists and collectivists. The story of the suppression of the Bolshevik uprising at the Arsenal factory in Kyiv by the Central Council troops.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- RU
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 61 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Alexander DovzhenkoDirector
- Semyon SvashenkoTymish
- Amvrosii Buchmaa German soldier
- Dmytro Erdmana German officer
- Sergey Petrova German officer
- Mykola KuchynskyiPetliura
- Mykola Nademskyia nationalist with a lamp
- Borys Zahorskyidead German soldier
- Osyp MerlattiMykhailo Sadovskyi
- Heorhii Khorkova Red Army soldier
- Andrii Mykhailovskyinationalist
- Oleksandr YevdakovNicholas II
- Petro Masokhaworkman
Details
- Released
- 25 February 1929
- Original title
- Арсенал
- Country
- Soviet Union
- Written by
- Alexander Dovzhenko
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Arsenal: quick answers
What should I watch before Arsenal?
Watch Zvenigora (1928) first.
What comes after Arsenal?
Next in the series: Earth (1930).
Is Arsenal worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 61 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Arsenal?
Arsenal runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Does Arsenal have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Arsenal. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Arsenal parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Arsenal on?
Arsenal isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Arsenal?
If you liked Arsenal, try Battleship Potemkin, Admiral, All Quiet on the Western Front.
Who directed Arsenal?
Arsenal (1929) was directed by Alexander Dovzhenko and stars Semyon Svashenko, Amvrosii Buchma, Dmytro Erdman.