
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.
Release Date: 12/1/1969
Runtime: 160 minutes
Languages: Georgian
Directors: Vakhtang Tabliashvili, Devi Abashidze
00Companies: Georgia-Film
Countries: Soviet Union
Queen Mariam

Tengiz Archvadze
Konstantine Arsakidze

Otar Megvinetukhutsesi
King George I

Sopo Maghalashvili
Queen Mariam

Lali Badurashvili
Shorena

Vaso Godziashvili
Melchizedek Catholicos
Juansher Jurkhadze
Zviad

Akaki Vasadze
Parsmani

Giorgi Gelovani
Girshel Eristavi
Dimitri Mchedlidze
Talagva Kolonkelidze
Liana Asatiani
Gurandukhti

Veriko Anjaparidze
Mother of Konstantine

David Abashidze
Mamamze Eristavi