About this movie
During World War II, earnest young Russian soldier Alyosha Skvortsov is rewarded with a short leave of absence for performing a heroic deed on the battlefield. Feeling homesick, he decides to visit his mother. Due to his kindhearted nature, however, Alyosha is repeatedly sidetracked by his efforts to help those he encounters, including a lovely girl named Shura. In his tour of a country devastated by war, he struggles to keep hope alive.
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Quick facts
Year
1959
Runtime
1h 29m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.9/10
Votes
219
Genre
Drama, Romance, War
Director
Language
RU
Cast
🎭 Drama
🎭 Romance
🎭 War
🎬 Grigoriy Chukhray
👤 Vladimir Ivashov
👤 Zhanna Prokhorenko
👤 Antonina Maksimova
world war ii
russian soldier
soldier
soldier on leave
return home
reflective
soldiers of the russian empire
blaze of glory
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Questions about Ballad of a Soldier
How long is Ballad of a Soldier?
Ballad of a Soldier has a runtime of 1h 29m (1 hour and 29 minutes).
Who directed Ballad of a Soldier?
Ballad of a Soldier was directed by Grigoriy Chukhray and released in 1959.
What genre is Ballad of a Soldier?
Ballad of a Soldier is a Drama, Romance, War film (1959).
Who stars in Ballad of a Soldier?
The cast of Ballad of a Soldier includes Vladimir Ivashov, Zhanna Prokhorenko, Antonina Maksimova, Nikolay Kryuchkov, Evgeniy Urbanskiy.
What is the TMDB rating for Ballad of a Soldier?
Ballad of a Soldier has a TMDB rating of 7.9/10 based on 219 votes.
