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Ballad of a Soldier

"From the very pages of life itself!"

December 1, 1959 1h 29m 7.9/10 (211 votes)

Originally released in 1959. Ballad of a Soldier is a drama/romance film. directed by Grigoriy Chukhray. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Vladimir Ivashov, Zhanna Prokhorenko, and Antonina Maksimova

Synopsis

During World War II, earnest young Russian soldier Alyosha Skvortsov is rewarded with a short leave of absence for performing a heroic deed on the battlefield. Feeling homesick, he decides to visit his mother. Due to his kindhearted nature, however, Alyosha is repeatedly sidetracked by his efforts to help those he encounters, including a lovely girl named Shura. In his tour of a country devastated by war, he struggles to keep hope alive.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 1, 1959 66 years ago
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Runtime 1h 29m 89 minutes total
User Rating 7.9/10 Great (211 votes)
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Language Russian Original language
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Country Soviet Union Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
RU

Production Companies

  • Mosfilm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ballad of a Soldier about?

During World War II, earnest young Russian soldier Alyosha Skvortsov is rewarded with a short leave of absence for performing a heroic deed on the battlefield. Feeling homesick, he decides to visit...

Who directed Ballad of a Soldier?

Ballad of a Soldier was directed by Grigoriy Chukhray.

How long is Ballad of a Soldier?

Ballad of a Soldier has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).

When was Ballad of a Soldier released?

Ballad of a Soldier was released on December 1, 1959 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Ballad of a Soldier?

The main cast of Ballad of a Soldier includes Vladimir Ivashov, Zhanna Prokhorenko, Antonina Maksimova, Nikolay Kryuchkov, Evgeniy Urbanskiy.

Is Ballad of a Soldier worth watching?

Ballad of a Soldier has a user rating of 7.9/10 based on 211 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.