The Boy from Stalingrad
“Hollywood's first drama of Russia's young heroes.”
Synopsis
Surprised by the advancing German Army while gathering wheat outside their village, a spunky band of Russian adolescents employs a combination of wits and heroic self-sacrifice to defeat a Nazi battalion, blow up a tank, and save the people of Stalingrad from imminent destruction.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 20, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Salkow
- Screenplay & Story
- Ferdinand Reyher, Robert Lee Johnson, Robert Arden
- Original Title
- The Boy from Stalingrad
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Salkow
Ferdinand Reyher, Robert Lee Johnson, Robert Arden
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Salkow
Director
Ferdinand Reyher
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boy from Stalingrad
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What is The Boy from Stalingrad about?
Surprised by the advancing German Army while gathering wheat outside their village, a spunky band of Russian adolescents employs a combination of wits and heroic self-sacrifice to defeat a Nazi battalion, blow up a tank, and save the people of Stalingrad from imminent destruction.
Who directed The Boy from Stalingrad?
The Boy from Stalingrad was directed by Sidney Salkow.
Who stars in The Boy from Stalingrad?
The principal cast of The Boy from Stalingrad includes Bobby Samarzich, Conrad Binyon, Mary Lou Harrington, Scotty Beckett, Steven Muller.
When was The Boy from Stalingrad released and how long is it?
The Boy from Stalingrad was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Boy from Stalingrad?
The Boy from Stalingrad holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).