Battleship Potemkin (1925)

The Odessa Steps

As the Tsarist troops descend on the people of Odessa, a baby rolls down the steps in its carriage.

Directed by Sergei M. Eisenstein.

© Criterion 2013

Released in 1925 by Criterion.

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  • actor: Beatrice Vitoldi
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  • director: Sergei M. Eisenstein
  • cinematographer: Eduard Tisse
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  • composer: Eric Allaman
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  • year: 1925
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