Gunpowder
Порох
Synopsis
At the end of September 1941, Soviet artillery troops in besieged Leningrad realize that pretty soon they will fire their last shot, and after that the defense of the city will be doomed. The film is based on a true event: a small group of fearless soldiers transported a large supply of gunpowder through enemy lines to Leningrad.
Top Cast
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Yuri Belyayev
Nikolai Nikonov
Svetlana Bragarnik
Kira Nikonova
Lyubov Kalyuzhnaya
Maria Petrovna
Vadim Makarovskiy
Aleksandr Kluyev
Nozheri Chonishvili
professor Ivan Revazovich Gedevanov
Vladimir Varentsov
captain Petrakov
Konstantin Sarynin
lieutenant Antipov
Loghman Karimov
private Gadzhibekov
Yevgeniy Liskonog
Zhdanov
Konstantin Lukashov
boat captain Ganichev
German Orlov
tug captain Zagovorenniy
Vladimir Trukhanov
tug captain Egor Mikhaylovich
Svetlana Gaytan
Galya Kluyeva
Tatyana Zakharova
woman on the tram
Nina Mazayeva
Roza Ivanovna
Olga Samoshina
Viktor Sukhorukov
Yuliya Yakovleva
friend of Kluyev
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Viktor Aristov
- Screenplay & Story
- Artur Makarov, Viktor Aristov
- Original Score
- Arkadi Gagulashvili
- Original Title
- Порох
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Lenfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Viktor Aristov
Artur Makarov, Viktor Aristov
Arkadi Gagulashvili
Yuri Vorontsov, Viktor Tupitsyn, Aleksandr Karelin
Irina Gorokhovskaya
Dmitriy Gerbachevskiy
Department Leadership Roster
Artur Makarov
Writer
Viktor Aristov
Director
Vladimir Bannykh
Production Design
Arkadi Gagulashvili
Original Music Composer
Viktor Aristov
Writer
Yuri Vorontsov
Director of Photography
Irina Gorokhovskaya
Editor
Yekaterina Shapkayts
Costume Design
Aleksandr Filaretov
Stunt Coordinator
Dmitriy Gerbachevskiy
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gunpowder
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gunpowder about?
At the end of September 1941, Soviet artillery troops in besieged Leningrad realize that pretty soon they will fire their last shot, and after that the defense of the city will be doomed. The film is based on a true event: a small group of fearless soldiers transported a large supply of gunpowder through enemy lines to Leningrad.
Who directed Gunpowder?
Gunpowder was directed by Viktor Aristov.
Who stars in Gunpowder?
The principal cast of Gunpowder includes Yuri Belyayev, Svetlana Bragarnik, Lyubov Kalyuzhnaya, Vadim Makarovskiy, Nozheri Chonishvili.
When was Gunpowder released and how long is it?
Gunpowder was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Gunpowder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gunpowder was composed by Arkadi Gagulashvili.