The Right Hand of the Grand Master

Name: The Right Hand of the Grand Master
Director: Vakhtang Tabliashvili
Genre: History, Drama
Released: 1969-12-01
Duration: 2 h 40 min
Rating: 5.7
Cast: Tengiz Archvadze, Otar Megvinetukhutsesi, Sopo Maghalashvili, Lali Badurashvili, Vaso Godziashvili

1969

2h 40m

History Drama

Director: Vakhtang Tabliashvili

Writer: Vakhtang Tabliashvili

Overview

It is set during the 11th century and tells of the reign of King George I. He is at war with Byzantine Empire ruled by Basil II. Apart from ongoing war, he has to fight rebellious Georgian tribes. Problems occur when King George falls in love with Shorena. For her, the King is willing to go against the church. The story is based on famous novel by Konstantine Gamsakhrudia.