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Battleship Potemkin

The Russian Revolution of 1905 serves as the backdrop for a pivotal moment in history as the crew of the battleship Potemkin rise up against the oppressive officers, sparking a chain reaction that culminates in a tragic street demonstration in Odessa, where a brutal police massacre ensues.

The movie recounts the historic events surrounding a riot on the battleship Potemkin, sparked by a crew protest over rotten meat served for dinner, which escalated into a revolution in Odessa.

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Info about Battleship Potemkin

Studio(s): Mosfilm, Goskino USSR

Originally Released: United Kingdom, Jan 11, 1954

Production Country: Soviet Union

Box Office Gross: $45,100.00

Genres:Drama, History, War, Thriller