The Turning Point
Originally released in 1945. The Turning Point is a drama/war film. directed by Fridrikh Ermler.
Starring Pyotr Andriyevsky, Yuriy Tolubeev, and Andrei Abrikosov
Synopsis
The film tells the story of those who took part in the Battle of Stalingrad in 1942, which became a turning point in the Great Patriotic War. For five months, the city resisted the Nazi offensive. Surrendering Stalingrad to the enemy would have meant losing the war, but holding on to the city seemed almost impossible.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 19, 1945
80 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
3.6/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Pyotr Andriyevsky
as Col. Gen. Vinogradov
Yuriy Tolubeev
as Lavrov
Andrei Abrikosov
as Lt. Gen. Krivenko
Aleksandr Zrazhevsky
as Lt. Gen. Panteleyev
Nikolai Korn
Mark Bernes
as Minutka
Vladimir Maryev
Pavel Volkov
as Stepan
Mikhail Derzhavin
as Col. Gen. Muravyov
Nikolai Stepanov
as Stepanov's comrade
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Lenfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Turning Point about?
The film tells the story of those who took part in the Battle of Stalingrad in 1942, which became a turning point in the Great Patriotic War. For five months, the city resisted the Nazi offensive. ...
Who directed The Turning Point?
The Turning Point was directed by Fridrikh Ermler.
How long is The Turning Point?
The Turning Point has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was The Turning Point released?
The Turning Point was released on July 19, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Turning Point?
The main cast of The Turning Point includes Pyotr Andriyevsky, Yuriy Tolubeev, Andrei Abrikosov, Aleksandr Zrazhevsky, Nikolai Korn.