Ballad of a Soldier
"From the very pages of life itself!"
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
Release Date
December 1, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (211 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Vladimir Ivashov
as Alyosha Skvortsov
Zhanna Prokhorenko
as Shura
Antonina Maksimova
as Katerina, Alyosha's Mother
Nikolay Kryuchkov
as The General
Evgeniy Urbanskiy
as Vasya, the Invalid
Elza Lezhdey
as Liza, the Invalid's Wife
Aleksandr Kuznetsov
as Gavrilkin, the Train Sentry
Yevgeni Teterin
as The Lieutenant, 'A Terrible Beast'
Valentina Markova
as Zoya, Skvortsovs' Neighbor
Mariya Kremneva
as Elizaveta Petrovna, Pavlov's Wife
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.