Only Old Men Are Going to Battle

Original title: V boy idut odni 'stariki'

1974
1h 32m

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Leonid Bykov, Sergei Ivanov, Yevgeni Onopriyenko, Georgi Prokopets, Rustam Sagdullaev, Aleksandr Satsky, Vladimir Talashko, Vladimir Voytenko, and Vano Yantbelidze in Only Old Men Are Going to Battle (1974)

During World War II, a Soviet veteran pilot teaches newcomers that war is transient, and music is eternal.During World War II, a Soviet veteran pilot teaches newcomers that war is transient, and music is eternal.During World War II, a Soviet veteran pilot teaches newcomers that war is transient, and music is eternal.

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8.2/10

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Leonid Bykov

Aleksey Titarenko
(as L. Bykov)

Sergey Podgornyy

Viktor Shchedronov 'Smuglyanka'
(as S. Podgornyy)

Sergei Ivanov

leytenant Aleksandrov 'Kuznechik'
(as S. Ivanov)

Rustam Sagdullaev

leytenant Sagdullayev 'Romeo'
(as R. Sagdullayev)

Evgeniya Simonova

Masha Popova
(as Ye. Simonova)

Olga Mateshko

Zoya
(as O. Mateshko)

Vladimir Talashko

Sergey Skvortzov
(as V. Talashko)

Viktor Miroshnichenko

mayor Ivan Yermakov 'Kompolka'
(as V. Miroshnichenko)

Aleksei Smirnov

Makarych
(as A. Smirnov)

Alim Fedorinsky

Alyabyev
(as A. Fyodorinsky)

Vano Yantbelidze

Vano Kobakhidze
(as V. Yantbelidze)

Aleksandr Nemchenko

Ivan Fedorovich
(as A. Nemchenko)

Viloriy Pashchenko

Vorobyev
(as V. Paschenko)

Yuriy Sarantsev

Vasiliy Vasilyevich
(as Yu. Sarantsev)

Valentin Makarov

Nachstaba
(as V. Makarov)

Leonid Marchenko

Petya Savchuk
(as L. Marchenko)

Boris Boldyrevskiy

mekhanik Sagdullayeva
(as B. Boldyrevsky)

Ivan Reutov

mekhanik Skvortsova
(as I. Reutov)

Director
- Leonid Bykov
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Trivia
Leonid Bykov's childhood dream of becoming a pilot inspired his making of the film.

Alternate versions
Restored and Colorized version

Connections
Featured in Kotorogo lyubili vse (1982)

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10/10

In memory of heroes

This is my favorite film about the Great Patriotic War. First, the plot is based on the stories of veterans, many episodes took place in fact at different stages of the war. In addition, most of the characters have real prototypes. The plot masterfully includes both comic and funny moments, as well as moments when tears appear on their own. Secondly, the cast is incredible, when you watch them, you believe them unconditionally. Third, the music is an important part of the film, and the song "Smuglyanka" has long been popular. In short, this is one of the best films about the war.