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The Last Command

Name: The Last Command
Genre: Drama, History, War
Released: 1928-01-21
Cast: Emil Jannings, Evelyn Brent, William Powell, Jack Raymond, Nicholas Soussanin

1928 | 88 min | Drama, History, War

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It won an Oscar, though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for history buffs. If you loved Operation Mincemeat or Gettysburg, start here.
The mood: Intense.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 28 min.
What might put you off: Made in 1928: an older pace and style.

A former Imperial Russian general and cousin of the Czar ends up in Hollywood as an extra in a movie directed by a former revolutionary.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsStrong
Won 1 Oscar: Best Actor. Also nominated for 1 more Oscar.
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 21K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Josef von Sternberg

Emil JanningsGen. Dolgorucki / Grand Duke Sergius Alexander
Evelyn BrentNatalie Dabrova
William PowellLev Andreyev
Jack RaymondAssistant director
Nicholas SoussaninThe adjutant
Michael VisaroffSerge (the valet)
Fritz FeldA revolutionist
Harry CordingRevolutionist (uncredited)
Shep HoughtonRussian Youth (uncredited)
Alexander IkonnikovDrillmaster (uncredited)