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Balaclava (1928): The Drama Cult Classic You Need to See · IMDb 5 | Dbcult

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Balaclava

Balaclava

1928Maurice ElveyIMDb: 5/10

Synopsis

A British officer is falsely accused of murder by a rival officer, and is dishonorably discharged from the army. He rejoins as an enlisted man and is posted as a cavalryman to the siege of Sebastopol during the Crimean War.

Director

Maurice Elvey

Cast

Miles Mander

Miles Mander

J. Fisher White

J. Fisher White

Marian Drada

Harold Huth

Harold Huth

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Balaclava (1928) Review: A Thundering, Dusty Relic of British War Cinema

The Verdict: A Rough-Edged Spectacle for History BuffsIf you are looking for a nuanced psychological study of war, Balaclava is not it. However, if you have a soft spot for the she...

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Filmography

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Balaclava

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50%Popularity50%

#325Archive Rank#347

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Balaclava FAQ

The movie Balaclava was directed by Maurice Elvey.

Balaclava was released in the year 1928.

Balaclava has an IMDb rating of 5 out of 10.

Balaclava is a movie from United Kingdom.

Balaclava is categorised as Drama, History, War in the cult cinema archive at Dbcult.

Balaclava features Miles Mander, J. Fisher White, Marian Drada, Harold Huth.

The screenplay for Balaclava was written by Milton Rosmer, Angus MacPhail, Alfred Lord Tennyson.

If you enjoy Balaclava, you might also like God's Good Man (1919), The Great Shadow (1920), A Sister to Salome (1920), Comradeship (1919).

Yes, Balaclava (1928) is featured in the Dbcult archive as a curated cult cinema title, known for its Drama and History qualities.

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