They Fought for Their Motherland(1975)
Они сражались за Родину
They Fought for Their Motherland Synopsis
In July 1942, in the Second World War, the rearguard of the Russian army protects the bridgehead of the Don River against the German army while the retreating Russian troops cross the bridge. While they move back to the Russian territory through the countryside, the soldiers show their companionship, sentiments, fears and heroism to defend their motherland.
They Fought for Their Motherland (1975) is a war, history and drama film directed by Sergei Bondarchuk, released on November 5, 1975 with a runtime of 2h 31m. It stars Vasiliy Shukshin, Vyacheslav Tikhonov, Sergei Bondarchuk and Georgi Burkov. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 67 ratings.
- Director:
- Sergei Bondarchuk
- Writers:
- Sergei Bondarchuk, Mikhail Sholokhov
- Cinematographer:
- Vadim Yusov
- Composer:
- Vyacheslav Ovchinnikov
- Production:
- Mosfilm
- Status:
- Released
They Fought for Their Motherland Cast & Crew
Main cast
Vasiliy Shukshin
as Pyotr Lopakhin
Vyacheslav Tikhonov
as pvt. Nikolay Strel'tsov
Sergei Bondarchuk
as pvt. Ivan Zvyagintsev
Georgi Burkov
as pvt. Alexander Kopytovsky
Yuriy Nikulin
as pvt. Nekrasov
Ivan Lapikov
as sergeant Poprischenko
Nikolai Gubenko
as lieutenant Goloschyokov
Andrei Rostotsky
as corporal Kochetygov
- Nikolay Volkov
Nikolay Volkov
as pvt. Nikiforov
Mykola Shutko
as cook lisichenko
Evgeniy Samoylov
as Colonel Marchenko
Nonna Mordyukova
as Natalya Stepanovna
Key crew
Directed by Sergei Bondarchuk, written by Sergei Bondarchuk and Mikhail Sholokhov.
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They Fought for Their Motherland Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 67 ratings.
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They Fought for Their Motherland – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch They Fought for Their Motherland online?
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They Fought for Their Motherland (1975) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in They Fought for Their Motherland?
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The main cast of They Fought for Their Motherland (1975) includes Vasiliy Shukshin, Vyacheslav Tikhonov, Sergei Bondarchuk, Georgi Burkov and Yuriy Nikulin. The film was directed by Sergei Bondarchuk. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was They Fought for Their Motherland released?
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They Fought for Their Motherland was released on November 5, 1975 and runs for 2h 31m.
Is They Fought for Their Motherland worth watching?
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They Fought for Their Motherland (1975) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 67 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war, history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.