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They Fought for Their Motherland

They Fought for Their Motherland

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Они сражались за Родину
  • Genres: War, History, Drama
  • Release Date: 1975-11-05
  • Runtime: 158 minutes
  • Rating: 6.9/10 (58 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Mosfilm
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.5407
  • Languages: Russian

Cast & Crew

Vasiliy Shukshin

Vasiliy Shukshin

as Piotr Lopakhin

Vyacheslav Tikhonov

Vyacheslav Tikhonov

as pvt. Nikolay Strel'tsov

Sergey Bondarchuk

Sergey Bondarchuk

as pvt. Ivan Zvyagintsev

Yuriy Nikulin

Yuriy Nikulin

as pvt. Nekrasov

Georgi Burkov

Georgi Burkov

as pvt. Alexander Kopytovsky

Ivan Lapikov

Ivan Lapikov

as sergeant Poprischenko

Nikolai Gubenko

Nikolai Gubenko

as lieutenant Goloschyokov

Nikolay Volkov

Nikolay Volkov

as pvt. Nikiforov

Nonna Mordyukova

Nonna Mordyukova

as Natalya Stepanovna

Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy

Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy

as surgeon

Gallery

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Keywords

based on novel or bookworld war iistalingradrussian soldier1940s

Frequently Asked Questions

What is They Fought for Their Motherland?

They Fought for Their Motherland is a War, History, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1975-11-05.

Who are the main actors in They Fought for Their Motherland?

The main cast includes Vasiliy Shukshin, Vyacheslav Tikhonov, Sergey Bondarchuk, Yuriy Nikulin, Georgi Burkov, .

Where can I watch They Fought for Their Motherland online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if They Fought for Their Motherland is available.

Is They Fought for Their Motherland based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of They Fought for Their Motherland?

They Fought for Their Motherland has an IMDb rating of 6.9/10 based on 58 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of They Fought for Their Motherland?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for They Fought for Their Motherland?

The soundtrack was composed by Mosfilm. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was They Fought for Their Motherland filmed?

They Fought for Their Motherland was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is They Fought for Their Motherland?

The total runtime of They Fought for Their Motherland is 158 minutes.

Is They Fought for Their Motherland suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to They Fought for Their Motherland?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to They Fought for Their Motherland.

Does They Fought for Their Motherland have a post-credit scene?

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