Movie

Father of a Soldier

“A soldier by duty, a father by love.”

★ 7.1(52)19651h 23m

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Good to know

Director: Rezo Chkheidze
Release date: 1965-05-11
Runtime: 1h 23m
Language: Georgian
Box office: $6,604,500
Status: Released
Country: Soviet Union
Studio: Georgia-Film

Father of a Soldier — trailer

About Father of a Soldier

Father of a Soldier is a 1965 movie in the Drama and War genres, directed by Rezo Chkheidze, starring Sergo Zakariadze, Vladimir Privaltsev and Aleksandr Nazarov. It has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 52 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Father of a Soldier in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

When peasant Georgy Makharashvili hears that his soldier son is lying wounded in a hospital, he sets out to visit him. However, unknown to him, his son has been sent back to the front. Reluctant to return home and in a vain attempt to locate his boy, Georgy joins the Red Army in it's unrelenting push to the west.

Cast

Sergo Zakariadze

Giorgiy Makharashvili

Vladimir Privaltsev

Senior sergeant Nikiforov

Aleksandr Nazarov

Arkadiy Ershov, soldier

Aleksandr Lebedev

Nikolay Nazarov, soldier

Vladimir Kolokoltsev

Grisha, soldier

Yuri Drozdov

Vova, soldier

Ivan Kosykh

Accordionist

Viktor Kosykh

Vasiliy Dmitrievich, boy on the cart

Viktor Uralsky

Sailor without legs

Ketevan Bochorishvili

Mariya, Georgiy's wife

Vladimir Pitsek

Hospital registrar

Pyotr Lyubeshkin

General

Themes & keywords

world war iired armygreat patriotic war

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Father of a Soldier in France?+

Father of a Soldier is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in France. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Father of a Soldier on Netflix?+

Father of a Soldier is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is Father of a Soldier?+

Father of a Soldier has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

Who stars in Father of a Soldier?+

Father of a Soldier stars Sergo Zakariadze, Vladimir Privaltsev, Aleksandr Nazarov, Aleksandr Lebedev and Vladimir Kolokoltsev.

When did Father of a Soldier come out?+

Father of a Soldier is a 1965 movie directed by Rezo Chkheidze.

What genre is Father of a Soldier?+

Father of a Soldier is Drama and War film.

Who directed Father of a Soldier?+

Father of a Soldier was directed by Rezo Chkheidze.