Movie

They Fought for Their Motherland

★ 7.0(65)19752h 31m

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Good to know

Director: Sergey Bondarchuk
Release date: 1975-11-05
Runtime: 2h 31m
Language: Russian
Status: Released
Country: Soviet Union
Studio: Mosfilm

About They Fought for Their Motherland

They Fought for Their Motherland is a 1975 movie in the War, History and Drama genres, directed by Sergey Bondarchuk, starring Vasiliy Shukshin, Vyacheslav Tikhonov and Sergey Bondarchuk. It has a runtime of 2 hours 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 65 viewers. Below you can see where to watch They Fought for Their Motherland in Colombia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In July 1942, in the Second World War, the rearguard of the Russian army protects the bridgehead of the Don River against the German army while the retreating Russian troops cross the bridge. While they move back to the Russian territory through the countryside, the soldiers show their companionship, sentiments, fears and heroism to defend their motherland.

Cast

Vasiliy Shukshin

Pyotr Lopakhin

Vyacheslav Tikhonov

pvt. Nikolay Strel'tsov

Sergey Bondarchuk

pvt. Ivan Zvyagintsev

Georgi Burkov

pvt. Alexander Kopytovsky

Yuriy Nikulin

pvt. Nekrasov

Ivan Lapikov

sergeant Poprischenko

Nikolai Gubenko

lieutenant Goloschyokov

Andrei Rostotsky

corporal Kochetygov

Nikolay Volkov

pvt. Nikiforov

Mykola Shutko

cook lisichenko

Evgeniy Samoylov

Colonel Marchenko

Nonna Mordyukova

Natalya Stepanovna

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookworld war iistalingradrussian soldier1940s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch They Fought for Their Motherland in Colombia?+

They Fought for Their Motherland is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Colombia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is They Fought for Their Motherland on Netflix?+

They Fought for Their Motherland is not on Netflix in Colombia right now.

How long is They Fought for Their Motherland?+

They Fought for Their Motherland has a runtime of 2 hours 31 minutes (151 minutes).

Who stars in They Fought for Their Motherland?+

They Fought for Their Motherland stars Vasiliy Shukshin, Vyacheslav Tikhonov, Sergey Bondarchuk, Georgi Burkov and Yuriy Nikulin.

When did They Fought for Their Motherland come out?+

They Fought for Their Motherland is a 1975 movie directed by Sergey Bondarchuk.

What genre is They Fought for Their Motherland?+

They Fought for Their Motherland is War, History and Drama film.

Who directed They Fought for Their Motherland?+

They Fought for Their Motherland was directed by Sergey Bondarchuk.