The Right Hand of the Grand Master

The Right Hand of the Grand Master

160 mins | Drama, History | Dec. 1, 1969

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.

The Right Hand of the Grand Master

160 mins | Drama, History | Dec. 1, 1969

The Right Hand of the Grand Master
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.
IMDb rating 8.0
Producers Georgia-Film
Original title დიდოსტატის მარჯვენა
Directors Devi Abashidze, Vakhtang Tabliashvili
Writers Konstantine Gamsakhurdia, Vakhtang Tabliashvili

Cast

Tengiz Archvadze

as Konstantine Arsakidze

Otar Megvinetukhutsesi

as King George I

Sopo Maghalashvili

as Queen Mariam

Lali Badurashvili

as Shorena

Vaso Godziashvili

as Melchizedek Catholicos

Akaki Vasadze

as Parsmani

Gogi Gelovani

as Girshel Eristavi

Dimitri Mchedlidze

as Talagva Kolonkelidze

Liana Asatiani

as Gurandukhti

Veriko Andjaparidze

as Mother of Konstantine

Dodo Abashidze

as Mamamze Eristavi

Leila Abashidze

as Vardisakhari

Sesilia Takaishvili

as Bordokhani

Tengiz Mushkudiani

as Chiaberi