How the Steel Was Tempered(1942)
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How the Steel Was Tempered Synopsis
This literary adaptation was one of only two films made during World War II on the subject of the Civil War following the Bolshevik Revolution, as attention by filmmakers and viewers shifted away from past history and toward the current conflict.
How the Steel Was Tempered (1942) is a drama, war and history film directed by Mark Donskoy, released on September 28, 1942 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Viktor Perest-Petrenko, Daniil Sagal, Irina Fedotova and Nikolai Bubnov. Viewers rate it 2.8 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Mark Donskoy
- Writers:
- Nikolai Ostrovsky, Mark Donskoy
- Cinematographer:
- Boris Monastyrsky
- Composer:
- Lev Shvarts
- Production:
- Dovzhenko Film Studios, Turkmenfilm
- Status:
- Released
How the Steel Was Tempered Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Viktor Perest-Petrenko
Viktor Perest-Petrenko
as Pavel Korchagin
Daniil Sagal
Irina Fedotova
as Tonya
Nikolai Bubnov
as Artyom Korchagin
Aleksandr Khvylia
Boris Runge
Vladimir Balashov
Władysław Krasnowiecki
as German Major
Anton Dunaiskyi
as Translator
- Grigoriy Aronov
Grigoriy Aronov
Nikolai Voloshin
Dmytro Kapka
Key crew
Directed by Mark Donskoy, written by Nikolai Ostrovsky and Mark Donskoy.
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How the Steel Was Tempered Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 2.8/10 from 6 ratings.
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Who stars in How the Steel Was Tempered?
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The main cast of How the Steel Was Tempered (1942) includes Viktor Perest-Petrenko, Daniil Sagal, Irina Fedotova, Nikolai Bubnov and Aleksandr Khvylia. The film was directed by Mark Donskoy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was How the Steel Was Tempered released?
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How the Steel Was Tempered was released on September 28, 1942 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is How the Steel Was Tempered worth watching?
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How the Steel Was Tempered (1942) holds an average rating of 2.8 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, war and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.