Stalingrad
"ONE MILLION NAZIS COULDN'T TAKE IT!"
Originally released in 1943. Stalingrad is a documentary/war film. directed by Leonid Varlamov. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Yuriy Levitan and Brian Donlevy
Synopsis
A Soviet documentary chronicling the Battle of Stalingrad, one of the turning points of World War II. Filmed on the front lines, it depicts the brutal devastation of the city, the resilience of its defenders, and the eventual Soviet counteroffensive that encircled and defeated the German 6th Army. Released internationally—with the U.S. version retitled The City That Stopped Hitler: Heroic Stalingrad—the film served both as a record of the Red Army’s victory and as a powerful work of wartime propaganda.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 14, 1943
82 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Budget
$78
Production budget
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
- Budget
- $78
Production Companies
- Tsentralnaya Studiya Kinokhroniki
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stalingrad about?
A Soviet documentary chronicling the Battle of Stalingrad, one of the turning points of World War II. Filmed on the front lines, it depicts the brutal devastation of the city, the resilience of its...
Who directed Stalingrad?
Stalingrad was directed by Leonid Varlamov.
How long is Stalingrad?
Stalingrad has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was Stalingrad released?
Stalingrad was released on May 14, 1943 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Stalingrad?
The main cast of Stalingrad includes Yuriy Levitan, Brian Donlevy.