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The Prosecutor
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The Prosecutor

1917-02-20 · 60 min · Not rated

Drama

Prosecutor Olsen's lover, the singer-songwriter Betsy, leaves him for a new passion. And he, speaking in court as a prosecutor, remains deaf to the dictates of feelings, a ruthless servant of the harsh Law. Some time later, Betsy kills her new lover in a fit of jealousy; Olsen, who retained his feelings, nevertheless becomes her accuser at the trial. He seeks the condemnation of Betsy, but comes to the realization that he lived unrighteously, allowing himself to be judged, becoming a servant of Themis. Exit in the classic tradition of the great mute: Olsen commits suicide.

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Directors
Yakov Protazanov
Production companies
Yermoliev
Countries
Russia
Status
Released

Top Cast

Nathalie LissenkoNathalie LissenkoBetty Clay, artist from cafe chantant
Ivan MosjoukineIvan MosjoukineEric Olsen, prosecutor
Vera OrlovaVera OrlovaOlsen's sister
Olga KondorovaOlga KondorovaMother

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