Father of a Soldier
ჯარისკაცის მამა
“A soldier by duty, a father by love.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
THE FATHER OF A SOLDIER - Soviet War Film (Jariskatsis mama) - FilmDoo
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-12-16
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Sergo Zakariadze
Giorgiy Makharashvili
Vladimir Privaltsev
Senior sergeant Nikiforov
Aleksandr Nazarov
Arkadiy Ershov, soldier
Aleksandr Lebedev
Nikolay Nazarov, soldier
Vladimir Kolokoltsev
Grisha, soldier
Yuri Drozdov
Vova, soldier
Ivan Kosykh
Accordionist
Viktor Kosykh
Vasiliy Dmitrievich, boy on the cart
Viktor Uralsky
Sailor without legs
Ketevan Bochorishvili
Mariya, Georgiy's wife
Vladimir Pitsek
Hospital registrar
Pyotr Lyubeshkin
General
Tatyana Reshetnikova
Devushka-boets
Nikolai Barmin
Colonel
Inna Vykhodtseva
Woman with children, Vasiliy's mama
Roman Vildan
Musician
Bondo Goginava
Georgiy's fellow villager
Vyacheslav Zharikov
Foreman, tankman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tbilisi
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rezo Chkheidze
- Screenplay & Story
- Merab Saralidze, Aleqsandre Makharadze, Suliko Zhgenti
- Original Score
- Sulkhan Tsintsadze
- Original Title
- ჯარისკაცის მამა
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Georgian, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.6M
- Production Studios
- Georgia-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rezo Chkheidze
Merab Saralidze, Aleqsandre Makharadze, Suliko Zhgenti
Sulkhan Tsintsadze
Lev Sukhov, Archil Pilipashvili
Vasili Dolenko
Department Leadership Roster
Rezo Chkheidze
Director
Vasili Dolenko
Editor
Suliko Zhgenti
Writer
Lev Sukhov
Director of Photography
Sulkhan Tsintsadze
Original Music Composer
Archil Pilipashvili
Director of Photography
Nikoloz Kazbegi
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Father of a Soldier.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Father of a Soldier.
War: World War II
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
IMDb Archive
MovieLens[20K:30K]
Amazon Prime Video War MOVIE
Auto-generated by Multiple Streaming Service List Maker
Top Rated Movies (minimum 1000 votes) - IMDb
Similar Titles to Father of a Soldier
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
5.0
6.7
7.1
6.7
7.5
6.4
7.5
7.6
6.3
6.5
7.5
6.0
7.4
6.4
9.0
7.9
7.0
6.7
More Like Father of a Soldier
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Father of a Soldier
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Father of a Soldier about?
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.
Who directed Father of a Soldier?
Father of a Soldier was directed by Rezo Chkheidze.
Who stars in Father of a Soldier?
The principal cast of Father of a Soldier includes Sergo Zakariadze, Vladimir Privaltsev, Aleksandr Nazarov, Aleksandr Lebedev, Vladimir Kolokoltsev.
When was Father of a Soldier released and how long is it?
Father of a Soldier was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
How much did Father of a Soldier make at the box office?
Father of a Soldier grossed $6.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Father of a Soldier?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Father of a Soldier was composed by Sulkhan Tsintsadze.