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Status
Released
Release
1969
Runtime
2h 40m
It is set during the 11th century and tells of the reign of King George I. He is at war with Byzantine Empire ruled by Basil II. Apart from ongoing war, he has to fight rebellious Georgian tribes. Problems occur when King George falls in love with Shorena. For her, the King is willing to go against the church. The story is based on famous novel by Konstantine Gamsakhrudia.
17 Cast Members
Tengiz Archvadze
Konstantine Arsakidze
Otar Megvinetukhutsesi
King George I
Sopo Maghalashvili
Queen Mariam
Lali Badurashvili
Shorena
Vaso Godziashvili
Melchizedek Catholicos
Juansher Jurkhadze
Zviad
Akaki Vasadze
Parsmani
Giorgi Gelovani
Girshel Eristavi
Dimitri Mchedlidze
Talagva Kolonkelidze
Liana Asatiani
Gurandukhti
Veriko Anjaparidze
Mother of Konstantine
David Abashidze
Mamamze Eristavi
Leila Abashidze
Vardisakhari
Sesilia Takaishvili
Bordokhani
Tengiz Mushkudiani
Chiaberi
Giorgi Tatishvili
Nino Kakabadze
