The End and the Beginning
Originally released in 1963. The End and the Beginning is a war film. directed by Manos Zacharias.
Starring Natalya Klimova, Gennadi Voropayev, and Aleksei Safonov
Synopsis
The story of Greek patriots' struggle against the Nazi invaders in May 1941, when German troops landed on the island of Crete. Fleeing the Germans, seven people, completely different in their views and personalities, come together: communist Memos, who has escaped from prison; military doctor Kimon, fleeing from the hospital; nurse Alika and nurse Krinjo, a gendarme; and two soldiers—a Greek and a New Zealander who has fallen behind.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 21, 1963
62 years ago
User Rating
3.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Natalya Klimova
as Alika - meditsinskaya sestra
Gennadi Voropayev
as Kimon - voennyy vrach
Aleksei Safonov
as Memos- kommunist
Marina Vayntraub
as Krinyo - sanitarka
Oleg Khabalov
Pavel Shpringfeld
as Mikhalis
Antonis Yannidis
as Pavlos - kapitan
Ángel Gutiérrez
as Grecheskiy soldat
Sotiros Belevendis
as Grecheskiy soldat
Andrey Mayorov
as Novozeladskiy soldat
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The End and the Beginning about?
The story of Greek patriots' struggle against the Nazi invaders in May 1941, when German troops landed on the island of Crete. Fleeing the Germans, seven people, completely different in their views...
Who directed The End and the Beginning?
The End and the Beginning was directed by Manos Zacharias.
When was The End and the Beginning released?
The End and the Beginning was released on October 21, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The End and the Beginning?
The main cast of The End and the Beginning includes Natalya Klimova, Gennadi Voropayev, Aleksei Safonov, Marina Vayntraub, Oleg Khabalov.