The Russians Are Coming(1968)
Die Russen kommen
The Russians Are Coming Synopsis
It’s the spring of 1945 in a small resort town on the Baltic. Günter is 16 and firmly believes that the Germans will win the war. During the hunt for a forced labourer who is on the run, Günter catches him and watches as he is shot to death. He proudly accepts the award of an Iron Cross before being shipped to the nearby front as part of the last contingent of troops. He is quickly captured by Soviet soldiers, but manages to escape and return home. When the town is occupied by the Red Army, Günter is arrested for the murder of the forced labourer. The film was banned in 1968 before it was completed, and a large portion of the negative was later destroyed.
The Russians Are Coming (1968) is a drama and war film directed by Heiner Carow, released on February 2, 1968 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Gert Krause-Melzer, Viktor Perevalov, Dorothea Meissner and Norbert Christian. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Heiner Carow
- Writers:
- Heiner Carow, Claus Küchenmeister, Egon Richter
- Production:
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
- Status:
- Released
The Russians Are Coming Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Gert Krause-Melzer
Gert Krause-Melzer
as Günter
Viktor Perevalov
as Igor
- Dorothea Meissner
Dorothea Meissner
as Christine
Norbert Christian
as Vater Bergschicker
Karla Runkehl
as Mutter Bergschicker
Vsevolod Safonov
as Golubkow
Rolf Ludwig
as Vater Walcher
Katja Paryla
as Mutter Walcher
Hans Hardt-Hardtloff
as Polizist
- Claus Küchenmeister
Claus Küchenmeister
as Willi
- Ulrich Teschner
Ulrich Teschner
as Bannführer
Peter Bause
as deutscher Soldat
Key crew
Directed by Heiner Carow, written by Heiner Carow, Claus Küchenmeister and Egon Richter.
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The Russians Are Coming Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Russians Are Coming – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Russians Are Coming?
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The main cast of The Russians Are Coming (1968) includes Gert Krause-Melzer, Viktor Perevalov, Dorothea Meissner, Norbert Christian and Karla Runkehl. The film was directed by Heiner Carow. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Russians Are Coming released?
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The Russians Are Coming was released on February 2, 1968 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Russians Are Coming worth watching?
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The Russians Are Coming (1968) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 9 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.