They Were Actors
Originally released in 1981. They Were Actors is a war/drama film. directed by Georgi Natanson. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Zinaida Kirienko, Igor Ledogorov, and Aleksandr Fatyushin
Synopsis
The plot of the film is based on real events of the Great Patriotic War. When the Nazis occupied Crimea, the actors of the drama theater of the city of Simferopol entered the underground group Sokol. The activities of the underground members were diverse: they put up leaflets with information from Soviet Information Bureau, compiled maps showing the strategic objects of the enemy, and supplied the partisans with medicines. On April 10, 1944, 3 days before the liberation of Simferopol, the underground members died from enemy bullets — they were shot on the outskirts of the city.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 12, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Zinaida Kirienko
as Aleksandra Peregonets
Igor Ledogorov
as Ryabinin
Aleksandr Fatyushin
as Baryshev
Zhanna Prokhorenko
as Ozerova
Vladimir Druzhnikov
as Dobkevich
Nikolai Volkov St.
as Dvin-Dvinsky
Yelizaveta Sergeyeva
as Yakovleva
Lyudmila Stoyanova
as Fyodorova
Aristarkh Livanov
as Dobrosmyslov
Vladimir Zaytsev
as Savvateyev
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is They Were Actors about?
The plot of the film is based on real events of the Great Patriotic War. When the Nazis occupied Crimea, the actors of the drama theater of the city of Simferopol entered the underground group Sok...
Who directed They Were Actors?
They Were Actors was directed by Georgi Natanson.
How long is They Were Actors?
They Were Actors has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was They Were Actors released?
They Were Actors was released on December 12, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in They Were Actors?
The main cast of They Were Actors includes Zinaida Kirienko, Igor Ledogorov, Aleksandr Fatyushin, Zhanna Prokhorenko, Vladimir Druzhnikov.