The Commissar(1967)
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The Commissar Synopsis
Klavdia Vavilova, a Red Army cavalry commissar, is waylaid by an unexpected pregnancy. She stays with a Jewish family to give birth and is softened somewhat by the experience of family life.
The Commissar (1967) is a drama and war film directed by Aleksandr Askoldov, released on June 6, 1967 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Nonna Mordyukova, Rolan Bykov, Rayisa Nedashkivska and Vasiliy Shukshin. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
- Director:
- Aleksandr Askoldov
- Writers:
- Aleksandr Askoldov, Vasiliy Grossman, Vera Biryukova
- Producers:
- Galina Belinskaya, B. Dokuchayev
- Cinematographer:
- Valeriy Ginzburg
- Composer:
- Alfred Schnittke
- Production:
- Mosfilm, Gorky Film Studios
- Status:
- Released
The Commissar Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nonna Mordyukova
as Klavdia Vavilova
Rolan Bykov
as Yefim Mahazannik
Rayisa Nedashkivska
as Maria Mahazannik
Vasiliy Shukshin
as The Commandant
Lyudmila Volynskaya
as The Grandmother
Sergey Nikonenko
Otar Koberidze
Leonid Reutov
- Viktor Shakhov
Viktor Shakhov
Valeri Ryzhakov
Semyon Morozov
Viktor Ilichyov
Key crew
Directed by Aleksandr Askoldov, written by Aleksandr Askoldov, Vasiliy Grossman and Vera Biryukova, produced by Galina Belinskaya and B. Dokuchayev.
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The Commissar Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 41 ratings.
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The Commissar – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Commissar online?
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The Commissar (1967) is available to stream on Klassiki, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Commissar?
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The main cast of The Commissar (1967) includes Nonna Mordyukova, Rolan Bykov, Rayisa Nedashkivska, Vasiliy Shukshin and Lyudmila Volynskaya. The film was directed by Aleksandr Askoldov. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Commissar released?
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The Commissar was released on June 6, 1967 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The Commissar worth watching?
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The Commissar (1967) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 41 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.