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British agent working in Russia is forced to remain longer than planned once the revolution begins. After being released from prison in Siberia he poses as a Russian Commissar. Because of his position among the revolutionaries, he is able to rescue a Russian countess from the Bolsheviks.
During the Russian Revolution, a British officer goes undercover as a nobleman to escape a Cossack uprising. He finds himself drawn into the conflict and falls for a beautiful revolutionary. Caught between loyalty and love, he must navigate the dangerous political landscape to survive and protect those he cares about.
Knight Without Armour was met with a generally positive reception, praised for its lavish production values and Marlene Dietrich's star power. While some critics found the plot somewhat conventional, its romantic sweep and historical setting contributed to its appeal.
Lavish production and star power elevate the romantic drama.
A sweeping historical romance set against the backdrop of the Russian Revolution.
Marlene Dietrich shines in a visually rich, albeit predictable, adventure.
Google audience: Audience reception information for this classic film is not readily available.
Marlene Dietrich's elaborate costumes for the film were designed by Vera Basch and took months to create, featuring intricate beadwork and luxurious fabrics to reflect the opulence of the pre-revolutionary Russian aristocracy.
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Now you've got to keep an eye on the plot in this little espionage/counter espionage thriller as Robert Donat is a Brit sent to spy on the Bolsheviks and gets caught up in all sorts of shenanigans that lands him in Siberia until 1917 when, ...