The Ascent
Originally released in 1977. The Ascent is a drama/war film. directed by Larisa Shepitko.
Starring Boris Plotnikov, Vladimir Gostyukhin, and Sergey Yakovlev
Synopsis
Two Soviet partisans leave their starving band to get supplies from a nearby farm. The Germans have reached the farm first, so the pair must go on a journey deep into occupied territory, a voyage that will also take them deep into their souls.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 2, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (232 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Boris Plotnikov
as Борис Андреевич Сотников
Vladimir Gostyukhin
as Коля Рыбак
Sergey Yakovlev
as Пётр Сыч, староста
Lyudmila Polyakova
as Авгинья Демчиха
Viktoriya Goldentul
as Бася
Anatoliy Solonitsyn
as Павел Гаврилович Портнов, следователь у фашистов
Mariya Vinogradova
as старостиха
Mykola Sektymenko
as Стась Гоменюк, полицай
Leonid Yukhin
as командир партизанского отряда
Aleksandr Zvenigorskiy
as немецкий офицер
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Ascent about?
Two Soviet partisans leave their starving band to get supplies from a nearby farm. The Germans have reached the farm first, so the pair must go on a journey deep into occupied territory, a voyage t...
Who directed The Ascent?
The Ascent was directed by Larisa Shepitko.
How long is The Ascent?
The Ascent has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was The Ascent released?
The Ascent was released on April 2, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Ascent?
The main cast of The Ascent includes Boris Plotnikov, Vladimir Gostyukhin, Sergey Yakovlev, Lyudmila Polyakova, Viktoriya Goldentul.
Is The Ascent worth watching?
The Ascent has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 232 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.