Vladimir Ivashov
Alyosha Skvortsov
Movie
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Synopsis
“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.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
Zhanna Prokhorenko
Shura
Antonina Maksimova
Katerina, Alyosha's Mother
Nikolay Kryuchkov
The General
Evgeniy Urbanskiy
Vasya, the Invalid
Elza Lezhdey
Liza, the Invalid's Wife
No photo Aleksandr Kuznetsov
Gavrilkin, the Train Sentry
Yevgeni Teterin
The Lieutenant, 'A Terrible Beast'
Valentina Markova
Zoya, Skvortsovs' Neighbor
No photo Mariya Kremneva
Elizaveta Petrovna, Pavlov's Wife
Vladimir Pokrovskiy
Vasiliy Egorovich, Pavlov's Father
Georgiy Yumatov
The Driver
Gennadiy Yukhtin
Seryozha Pavlov
Valentina Telegina
Old Woman Truck Driver
Lev Borisov
The Soldier, Pavlov's Buddy
Leonid Chubarov
Sergeant Major Mos'ko
Vladimir Kashpur
Ryaboy
Valentin Abramov
Joking Soldier in Train
Mikhail Dadyko
Alyosha's Train Companion
Semyon Svashenko
Old Ukrainian
Availability
Where To Watch Legally
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ballad of a Soldier available to watch online?
Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.
What year was Ballad of a Soldier released?
Ballad of a Soldier was released in 1959.
How long is Ballad of a Soldier?
Ballad of a Soldier has a runtime of 1h 29m.
What genre is Ballad of a Soldier?
Ballad of a Soldier is classified as Drama, Romance, War.