Far to the West
Originally released in 1969. Far to the West is a drama film. directed by Alexandr Faintsimmer.
Starring Nikolay Kryuchkov, Vsevolod Safonov, and Nikolai Merzlikin
Synopsis
Spring of 1944. The war is nearing its end. Thousands of concentration camp inmates were brought to the Normandy coast to repair the defenses damaged by Allied aircraft. On one of the islands, a small group of prisoners, led by Colonel Zakharov, prepares an uprising. The course of events was accelerated by an action taken by French prisoners of war. They barricaded themselves in the bunker and were ready, sacrificing themselves, to undermine the fortress.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 26, 1969
56 years ago
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Far to the West about?
Spring of 1944. The war is nearing its end. Thousands of concentration camp inmates were brought to the Normandy coast to repair the defenses damaged by Allied aircraft. On one of the islands, a sm...
Who directed Far to the West?
Far to the West was directed by Alexandr Faintsimmer.
When was Far to the West released?
Far to the West was released on March 26, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Far to the West?
The main cast of Far to the West includes Nikolay Kryuchkov, Vsevolod Safonov, Nikolai Merzlikin, Gennadiy Yukhtin, Anatoliy Solovyov.