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Shield of Jurgai (1944)

Movie ★ 7.0 70 min

Drama Music War

In the Caucasus foothills, battles rage against the German fascist invaders who have broken through. Reinforcements, including Russians, Ukrainians, and Kazakhs, are moving to defend the region. Along the way, the soldiers stop at a half-ruined ancient castle. There, a grey-haired old man recounts the legend of Dzhurga, a valiant warrior who once lived there. The legend comes to life on the screen, depicting a wedding feast in the castle where Dzhurgai celebrates his union with a shepherdess. However, the festivities are interrupted by a foreign enemy attacking Georgia. Led by Dzhurgai, Georgian warriors fight bravely and emerge victorious against the Mongol hordes.

Siko Dolidze Director David Rondeli Director Siko Dolidze Writer Giorgi Leonidze Writer

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Quick facts

Released
July 27, 1944
Runtime
70 min
IMDb
tt0263501
Language
Studio
Tbilisis Kinostudia

Themes

Cast

Keto Japaridze Actress Medea Japaridze Medea Japaridze Eteri Nutsa Mgeladze Young Woman Nugzar Mikeladze Young Woman Dudukhana Tserodze Dudukhana Tserodze Young Woman Davit Batridze Lieutenant; Spanish guest Davit Gamrekeli Jurghai Mykhailo Hryshko Mykhailo Hryshko Captain Nikolay Chastiy Bojar Grigori Grigorashvili Mamuka; Tsangala Vakhtang Chabukiani Vakhtang Chabukiani Rider Jano Bagrationi Guest L. Gvaramadze Guest David Chkheidze Irakli Nijaradze Irakli Nijaradze Irakli Kokrashvili Irakli Kokrashvili Ilia Mamporia Ilia Mamporia

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Frequently asked questions

What is Shield of Jurgai about?
In the Caucasus foothills, battles rage against the German fascist invaders who have broken through. Reinforcements, including Russians, Ukrainians, and Kazakhs, are moving to defend the region. Along the way, the soldiers stop at a half-ruined ancient castle. There, a grey-haired old man recounts the legend of Dzhurga, a valiant warrior who once lived there. The legend comes to life on the screen, depicting a wedding feast in the castle where Dzhurgai celebrates his union with a shepherdess. However, the festivities are interrupted by a foreign enemy attacking Georgia. Led by Dzhurgai, Georgian warriors fight bravely and emerge victorious against the Mongol hordes.
Who directed Shield of Jurgai?
Shield of Jurgai was directed by Siko Dolidze, David Rondeli.
Who stars in Shield of Jurgai?
Shield of Jurgai stars Keto Japaridze, Medea Japaridze, Nutsa Mgeladze, Nugzar Mikeladze.
When was Shield of Jurgai released?
Shield of Jurgai is a 1944 drama, music, war film.
Where can I watch Shield of Jurgai?
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