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Sergei Gerasimov

Sergei Gerasimov

Director & actor · born 21 May 1906 · Kundravy, Urals, Russian Empire

Sergei Appolinarievich Gerasimov (21 May 1906 – 26 November 1985) was one of the most reputable Soviet film directors and screenwriters.

The oldest film school in the world, the VGIK, bears his name. Gerasimov started his film industry career as an actor in 1924. At first he appeared in Kozintsev and Trauberg films, such as The Overcoat and The New Babylon. Later, he was commissioned to produce screen versions of the literary classics of Socialist realism. His epic screenings of Alexander Fadeyev's The Young Guard (1948) and Mikhail Sholokhov's And Quiet Flows the Don (1957–58) were extolled by the authorities as exemplary.

Where to start: Lev Tolstoy (1984).

As director 28

As actor 16

TV shows 1

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Sergei Gerasimov movie?

By viewer score, Lev Tolstoy (1984) at 4.6/10.

What are Sergei Gerasimov’s most popular movies?

Quiet Flows the Don.

How many movies has Sergei Gerasimov made?

44 films on TMDB, 28 as director, 16 as actor.

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