Ballad of a Soldier
From the very pages of life itself!
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: Баллада о солдате
- Genres: Drama, Romance, War
- Release Date: 1959-12-01
- Runtime: 89 minutes
- Rating: 7.971/10 (205 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Mosfilm
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.7779
- Languages: Russian
Cast & Crew
Vladimir Ivashov
as Alyosha Skvortsov
Zhanna Prokhorenko
as Shura
Antonina Maksimova
as Katerina, Alyosha's Mother
Nikolay Kryuchkov
as The General
Evgeniy Urbanskiy
as Vasya, the Invalid
Elza Lezhdey
as Liza, the Invalid's Wife
Aleksandr Kuznetsov
as Gavrilkin, the Train Sentry
Yevgeni Teterin
as The Lieutenant, 'A Terrible Beast'
Valentina Markova
as Zoya, Skvortsovs' Neighbor
Mariya Kremneva
as Elizaveta Petrovna, Pavlov's Wife
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ballad of a Soldier?▼
Ballad of a Soldier is a Drama, Romance, War movie directed by . It was released on 1959-12-01.
Who are the main actors in Ballad of a Soldier?▼
The main cast includes Vladimir Ivashov, Zhanna Prokhorenko, Antonina Maksimova, Nikolay Kryuchkov, Evgeniy Urbanskiy, .
Where can I watch Ballad of a Soldier online?▼
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Is Ballad of a Soldier based on a true story?▼
From the very pages of life itself!
What is the IMDb rating of Ballad of a Soldier?▼
Ballad of a Soldier has an IMDb rating of 7.971/10 based on 205 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Ballad of a Soldier?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Ballad of a Soldier?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Mosfilm. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Ballad of a Soldier filmed?▼
Ballad of a Soldier was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Ballad of a Soldier?▼
The total runtime of Ballad of a Soldier is 89 minutes.
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