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Shield of Jurgai

(1944)

July 27, 1944 1h 10m
70%
TMDB Score

Overview

In the Caucasus foothills, battles rage against the German fascist invaders who have broken through. Reinforcements, including Russians, Ukrainians, and Kazakhs, are moving to defend the region. Along the way, the soldiers stop at a half-ruined ancient castle. There, a grey-haired old man recounts the legend of Dzhurga, a valiant warrior who once lived there. The legend comes to life on the screen, depicting a wedding feast in the castle where Dzhurgai celebrates his union with a shepherdess. However, the festivities are interrupted by a foreign enemy attacking Georgia. Led by Dzhurgai, Georgian warriors fight bravely and emerge victorious against the Mongol hordes.

Siko Dolidze

Director

Top Billed Cast

KJ

Keto Japaridze

Actress

MJ

Medea Japaridze

Eteri

NM

Nutsa Mgeladze

Young Woman

NM

Nugzar Mikeladze

Young Woman

DT

Dudukhana Tserodze

Young Woman

DB

Davit Batridze

Lieutenant; Spanish guest

DG

Davit Gamrekeli

Jurghai

MH

Mykhailo Hryshko

Captain

NC

Nikolay Chastiy

Bojar

GG

Grigori Grigorashvili

Mamuka; Tsangala