They Fought for Their Motherland (1975)

Name: They Fought for Their Motherland
Genre: War, History, Drama
Released: 1975
Duration: 158 min
Cast: Vasiliy Shukshin, Vyacheslav Tikhonov, Sergey Bondarchuk, Yuriy Nikulin, Georgi Burkov

2h 38m Soviet Union

War History Drama

Plot

Amidst the tumult of July 1942 during World War II, Russian soldiers stand resolute as the rearguard, safeguarding the Don River bridgehead against advancing German forces. As their fellow troops retreat across the bridge, these brave men journey through the countryside, revealing their camaraderie, deep emotions, and fears. Their unwavering heroism shines as they fight not just for survival but for the honor of their homeland, embodying the spirit of sacrifice in the face of overwhelming odds. The struggle becomes a poignant testament to their loyalty and courage.

Cast

Vasiliy Shukshin Vyacheslav Tikhonov Sergey Bondarchuk Yuriy Nikulin Georgi Burkov Ivan Lapikov Nikolai Gubenko Nikolay Volkov Nonna Mordyukova Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy Lidiya Fedoseyeva-Shukshina Andrei Rostotsky Tatyana Bozhok Mykola Shutko Andrei Popov