Zakhar Berkut_
This film is based on the classic novel of the same name by writer Ivan Franko, one of the most famous figures of Ukrainian literature. It is set during the 1200s and the invasion of the medieval Ukrainian-Russian state of Rus' by Chengis Khan's Golden Horde. Due to its having been produced during the Soviet era, the story's aspect of class-conflict between the "heroic" peasantry and the "decadent" noble particularly emphasized here.
Starring
Vasyl Symchych, Ivan Havryliuk, Antonina Leftiy
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Zakhar Berkut was released 54 years ago in 1972.
Overview
This film is based on the classic novel of the same name by writer Ivan Franko, one of the most famous figures of Ukrainian literature. It is set during the ...
Zakhar Berkut is a Drama, History film with a runtime of 1h 33m.
CAST (20)
Vasyl Symchych
Zakhar Berkut
Ivan Havryliuk
Maxim
Antonina Leftiy
Myroslava
Kostiantyn Stepankov
Tugar Vovk
Boryslav Brondukov
Burunda
Ivan Mykolaichuk
Lyubomir
Bolot Beyshenaliev
Peta
Fedir Panasenko
Dmytro Voyak
Vladimir Alekseyenko
Stariyshyna
Gennadi Danzanov
Tatarov
Naidan Gendunova
Tatar woman
Liliya Gurova
Mad woman
Valerii Panarin
Hunter
NF
Nikolay Fedortsov
Boyaryn
Lev Perfilov
Boyaryn
Heorhiy Yakutovych
Boyaryn
Ruslan Akhmetov
Boyaryn
Georgios Sovchis
Boyaryn
Mykola Yakovchenko
Tukholets
VR
Vitali Rosstalnoy
Tukholets
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
93 min (1h 33m)
Country
SU
Rating
4.9/10 (13 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Zakhar Berkut about?
This film is based on the classic novel of the same name by writer Ivan Franko, one of the most famous figures of Ukrainian literature. It is set during the 1200s and the invasion of the medieval Ukrainian-Russian state of Rus' by Chengis Khan's Golden Horde. Due to its having been produced during the Soviet era, the story's aspect of class-conflict between the "heroic" peasantry and the "decadent" noble particularly emphasized here.
How long is Zakhar Berkut?
Zakhar Berkut has a runtime of 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Who stars in Zakhar Berkut?
The cast of Zakhar Berkut includes Vasyl Symchych, Ivan Havryliuk, Antonina Leftiy, Kostiantyn Stepankov, Boryslav Brondukov.
What is the rating of Zakhar Berkut?
Zakhar Berkut has a rating of 4.9 out of 10 based on 13 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
History
