Father of a Soldier(1965)
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A soldier by duty, a father by love.
Father of a Soldier Synopsis
When peasant Georgy Makharashvili hears that his soldier son is lying wounded in a hospital, he sets out to visit him. However, unknown to him, his son has been sent back to the front. Reluctant to return home and in a vain attempt to locate his boy, Georgy joins the Red Army in it's unrelenting push to the west.
Father of a Soldier (1965) is a drama and war film directed by Rezo Chkheidze, released on May 11, 1965 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Sergo Zakariadze, Vladimir Privaltsev, Aleksandr Nazarov and Aleksandr Lebedev. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 53 ratings.
- Director:
- Rezo Chkheidze
- Writers:
- Aleqsandre Makharadze, Merab Saralidze, Suliko Zhgenti
- Cinematographer:
- Archil Pilipashvili
- Composer:
- Sulkhan Tsintsadze
- Production:
- Georgia-Film
- Revenue:
- $6,604,500
- Status:
- Released
Father of a Soldier (1965) Trailer
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Father of a Soldier Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sergo Zakariadze
as Giorgiy Makharashvili
- Vladimir Privaltsev
Vladimir Privaltsev
as Senior sergeant Nikiforov
Aleksandr Nazarov
as Arkadiy Ershov, soldier
Aleksandr Lebedev
as Nikolay Nazarov, soldier
Vladimir Kolokoltsev
as Grisha, soldier
- Yuri Drozdov
Yuri Drozdov
as Vova, soldier
Ivan Kosykh
as Accordionist
Viktor Kosykh
as Vasiliy Dmitrievich, boy on the cart
Viktor Uralsky
as Sailor without legs
Ketevan Bochorishvili
as Mariya, Georgiy's wife
Vladimir Pitsek
as Hospital registrar
Pyotr Lyubeshkin
as General
Key crew
Directed by Rezo Chkheidze, written by Aleqsandre Makharadze, Merab Saralidze and Suliko Zhgenti.
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Father of a Soldier Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 53 ratings.
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Father of a Soldier – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Father of a Soldier online?
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Father of a Soldier (1965) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Father of a Soldier?
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The main cast of Father of a Soldier (1965) includes Sergo Zakariadze, Vladimir Privaltsev, Aleksandr Nazarov, Aleksandr Lebedev and Vladimir Kolokoltsev. The film was directed by Rezo Chkheidze. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Father of a Soldier released?
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Father of a Soldier was released on May 11, 1965 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is Father of a Soldier worth watching?
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Father of a Soldier (1965) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 53 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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