Ballad of a Hussar (1962)

Name: Ballad of a Hussar
Genre: Comedy, War
Released: 1962
Duration: 96 min
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Larisa Golubkina, Yuriy Yakovlev, Igor Ilyinsky, Nikolay Kryuchkov, Tatyana Shmyga

1h 36m Soviet Union

Comedy War

Plot

A spirited young woman disguises herself as a man to enlist in a Hussar regiment, eager to battle Napoleon's forces. As she fights valiantly, her bravery earns her the respect of her comrades and she emerges as a true hero on the battlefield. However, when her secret is uncovered, she faces unexpected challenges that test her courage and resolve. The story explores themes of identity, bravery, and the struggles of a woman striving for honor in a male-dominated world.

Cast

Larisa Golubkina Yuriy Yakovlev Igor Ilyinsky Nikolay Kryuchkov Tatyana Shmyga Yuri Belov Boris Ivanov Stanislav Chekan Pavel Shpringfeld Vladimir Balon Viktor Koltsov Antoni Khodursky Lev Polyakov Aleksey Polevoy Vladimir Shiryaev