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The Last Command
Directed by Josef von Sternberg
1928•1h 28m•NR•★ 7.4
Drama / War
Synopsis
A broken, trembling Hollywood extra—formerly a mighty Grand Duke and commander-in-chief of the Russian Imperial Army—is cast as an imperial general by an exiled Russian revolutionist director who was once his prisoner, leading to a tragic, delirium-fueled performance on the studio soundstage. Josef von Sternberg's masterpiece that earned Emil Jannings the first-ever Academy Award for Best Actor.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorJosef von Sternberg
WriterJohn F. GoodrichHerman J. MankiewiczErnst Lubitsch
CinematographyBert Glennon
Principal Cast
Emil JanningsGen. Dolgorucki / Grand Duke Sergius Alexander
Evelyn BrentNatalie Dabrova
William PowellLev Andreyev
Michael VisaroffSerge (the valet)
Fritz FeldA revolutionist
Harry CordingRevolutionist (uncredited)
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Jack RaymondAssistant directorNS
Nicholas SoussaninThe adjutantTechnical Specifications
Runtime1h 28m (88 mins)
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DirectorJosef von Sternberg
LanguagesEnglish
CountryUS
StudioParamount Pictures
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