Cast
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Aleksandr Inshakov
as Aleksandr Konov
Olga Kabo
as Olga Karavaeva
Nikolay Eryomenko
as Eryoma
Vladimir Ilin
as Puzyr
Valeriy Priyomykhov
as Dokhlyy
Pyotr Zaychenko
as Karavaev
Aleksandr Peskov
as Isa
Sergei Bezrukov
as Seryoga
Boris Romanov
as
Anastasia Voznesenskaya
as
Natalya Fateeva
as
Tatyana Kravchenko
as
Arnis Licitis
as
Oleg Yankovskiy
as
Aleksandr Abdulov
as
Crew
Director
- Mikhail Tumanishvili
- Aleksandr Inshakov
Writer
- Valeriy Priyomykhov
Producer
- Aleksandr Inshakov
- Anatoly Sivushov
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
This high-octane Action film balances spectacular sequences with character-driven moments. Unlike many films in the genre, Crusader distinguishes itself through a unique visual style and creative action choreography.
Director Mikhail Tumanishvili brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1995, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Crusader took approximately 27 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 120 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 157 minutes long.
- The screenplay went through 11 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
- Several scenes were filmed in multiple locations to capture the perfect setting.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 10 months to complete.
Historical Context
- In 1995, when this film was released:
- The internet was beginning to transform communication and information access.
- Digital technology was transforming the entertainment industry.
- Independent cinema was growing in influence, challenging the dominance of major studios.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: January 10, 1995
- Runtime: 2h