Privates
Рядовые
Synopsis
The action takes place shortly before the Victory in the ruins of Berlin. But it is not the military actions that are at the center of what is happening, but the fate of people, their sorrows and hopes. A young first-year Dandelion, drafted in the last days of the war, suffers completely childishly from the fact that he will not get military glory. His older friend, Dervoed, in front of whom his wife and son died, is suffering unable to cope with the mental pain. In contrast, the Rebel, who was taken to the military enlistment office right from his own wedding, is nervous and fierce. A real "war dog", he only knows how to kill. What to do when the war is over, where to put yourself?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Georgi Tovstonogov
- Screenplay & Story
- Aleksei Dudaryov
- Original Title
- Рядовые
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- Production Studios
- Gosteleradio USSR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Georgi Tovstonogov
Aleksei Dudaryov
Department Leadership Roster
Georgi Tovstonogov
Director
Aleksei Dudaryov
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Privates
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What is Privates about?
The action takes place shortly before the Victory in the ruins of Berlin. But it is not the military actions that are at the center of what is happening, but the fate of people, their sorrows and hopes. A young first-year Dandelion, drafted in the last days of the war, suffers completely childishly from the fact that he will not get military glory. His older friend, Dervoed, in front of whom his wife and son died, is suffering unable to cope with the mental pain. In contrast, the Rebel, who was taken to the military enlistment office right from his own wedding, is nervous and fierce. A real "war dog", he only knows how to kill. What to do when the war is over, where to put yourself?
Who directed Privates?
Privates was directed by Georgi Tovstonogov.
Who stars in Privates?
The principal cast of Privates includes Kirill Lavrov, Leonid Nevedomsky, Andrei Tolubeyev, Aleksei Falileev, Larisa Malevannaya.
When was Privates released and how long is it?
Privates was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 2h 38m.